Assistant Controller
Position Summary:
The Assistant Controller/FP&A will be a key member of the Finance team, responsible for managing the monthly close and financial reporting process while also driving forward-looking financial planning and analysis. This is a hybrid role that combines the discipline of accounting/controllership with the strategic lens of FP&A — ideal for someone who wants to both assist in closing the books accurately and help the business understand what the numbers mean. A core focus of the role will be company-wide reporting and analysis, project-level margin analysis, assisting finance and accounting team with monthly closing, providing visibility into profitability across the company's projects and portfolios.
Key Responsibilities: Monthly Financial Reporting
- Prepare management reporting packages, including variance analysis versus budget and prior periods
- Supporting the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
- Prepare and review journal entries, supervise account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and internal policies
- Partner with the Controller on internal controls, audit support, and process improvement
FP&A
- Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes
- Analyze key business drivers and trends, translating financial data into actionable insights for leadership
- Develop and maintain financial models, reports and dashboards to support business planning and decision-making
- Prepare board- and leadership-level presentations and reporting materials
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, project, and business unit leaders to improve forecast accuracy
- Track pipeline and backlog and prepare related reporting and analysis for the board and management
Project Margin Analysis
- Track and analyze project-level revenue, cost, and margin performance
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities in project profitability and report findings to leadership
- Partner with project managers/operations teams to understand cost drivers and improve margin visibility
- Develop and maintain reporting tools/dashboards for ongoing project profitability tracking
- Support pricing, bidding, and resource allocation decisions with margin data and analysis
Other Responsibilities
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed
- Support process automation and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
- Help maintain and improve accounting/FP&A systems and reporting tools
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or MBA a plus
- 3–7 years of progressive experience in accounting, FP&A, or a combination of both
- Strong understanding of GAAP and monthly close processes
- Demonstrated experience with financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis
- Experience with project-based or job-costing environments strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills required; experience with ERP systems (e.g. Sage 300/Intacct, Oracle, Dynamics) and BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) a plus
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
- Health, dental, vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO/holiday policy
- Opportunity to grow within a dynamic, hands-on finance function with direct exposure to leadership
Hinterland Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.