Assistant Controller

About UsAt PARTNER, success starts with the right mindset: connection, compassion, and curiosity. Whether consulting with clients or collaborating with colleagues, these principles guide how we work. We deliver engineering, environmental, and energy consulting, plus design services across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), we’re 1,600+ professionals strong in 40+ offices. Our mission is simple: create the best home for talented professionals. If you value delivering exceptional experiences through problem-solving, coordination, and a mindset of care for clients and colleagues, you’ll feel right at home. That approach has earned us recognition on ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms, Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Companies, and Zweig’s Best Firms to Work For. Here, your ideas matter, your impact is real, and your work helps shape the future. Check out this role and join our team of talented professionals.Learn more about Partner at www.partneresi.comSummaryThe Assistant Controller is a senior, hands‑on accounting leader responsible for the execution, quality, and continuous improvement of financial reporting and accounting operations across a complex, multi‑entity and multinational organization. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong people leadership, and the confidence to make and support judgment‑driven decisions in a fast‑paced environment.This position partners closely with the Controller, takes day‑to‑day ownership of core accounting functions, and plays a critical role in strengthening processes, developing talent, and preparing the organization for continued growth.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Close OwnershipTake primary ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processesReview and approve journal entries, reconciliations, consolidation entries, and supporting schedulesPrepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAPLead variance analyses and partner with FP&A and Operations to explain resultsIdentify recurring close issues and drive durable solutions that improve accuracy and speedInternational & Multi‑Entity AccountingOwn accounting oversight for foreign subsidiaries with differing functional currenciesReview FX remeasurement, translation, and consolidation adjustmentsManage intercompany accounting, eliminations, and settlement processes across legal entitiesEnsure consistent accounting application across domestic and international entitiesSenior Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead and develop an accounting organization of at least five professionals across multiple levelsSet clear expectations for quality, deadlines, and ownership, particularly during closeReview staff and manager work product; provide coaching on both technical matters and professional judgmentAct as a trusted escalation point for complex accounting issues and decisionsBuild depth and succession within the accounting teamComplex, High‑Volume Operating EnvironmentOversee accounting in a high‑volume, low‑dollar contract environmentEnsure revenue and expense recognition reflect contractual terms and economic substancePartner cross‑functionally with Legal, Operations, FP&A, and IT to resolve accounting implications of business activityIdentify where processes need structure versus flexibility and implement pragmatic improvementsTax & Entity Structure SupportOversee accounting considerations related to a complex S‑corporation structure with 80+ shareholdersSupport accounting impacts of multi‑state tax nexus across approximately 40 statesPartner with external tax advisors to ensure accounting, compliance, and reporting are alignedReview accounting positions that require coordination between tax and financial reportingAudit, Controls & Risk ManagementLead accounting preparation for external audits, including review of audit schedules and PBC materialsServe as a key point of contact for auditors on accounting mattersEnsure internal controls are operating effectively and evolve with business complexityProactively identify risk areas and implement controls that balance rigor and efficiencyRequired QualificationsActive CPA license (required)Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (Master’s preferred)8+ years of progressive accounting experienceExperience in public accounting and/or complex industry environmentsProven experience managing and developing teams of 5 or more accounting professionalsStrong command of U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and technical accountingAbility to operate comfortably in both detailed execution and higher‑level review and decision‑makingPreferred QualificationsExperience with international subsidiaries and foreign currency accountingExposure to pass‑through entities, shareholder reporting, and multi‑state tax environmentsBackground in high‑transaction‑volume or contract‑driven businessesStrong process mindset with the ability to improve systems without over‑engineeringExecutive‑caliber communication skills and comfort partnering with senior leadershipWhy This RoleThis is an opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional who wants meaningful ownership, technical depth, and people leadership without leaving the work behind. The Assistant Controller will play a central role in maintaining accounting rigor while helping evolve the function alongside the business.CompensationSalary range: $150,000 - $180,000. This is what we reasonably expect to pay for the roleThe pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note, the disclosed pay scale estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location where the position may be filled.You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive bonus program which is dependent on various factors, including, but not limited to individual and organizational performance.BenefitsCompetitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation and sick time, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is Partner Engineering and Science, Inc’s (The Company) policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information including genetic information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.California Consumer Privacy ActWe collect personal information from you in connection with your application for employment with Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. For details on what personal information we collect and the purposes for which we collect it, please visit:https://www.partneresi.com/about/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act