Assistant Controller

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to play a key role in overseeing the financial health of our multidivisional organization specializing in Energy Efficiency, Engineering, Environmental Testing, HVAC, and Design. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional services to our clients while fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration.

The Assistant Controller will collaborate with the Controller to oversee and manages the daily activities for all of the organization's accounting functions, which may include cost and general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable responsibilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting closes.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the organization's general ledger, asset tracking, liabilities, expenses, and revenues.
• Assists external auditors with periodic auditing or the organization's financial records and statements.
• Leads the accounting team in performing monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including cash.
• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of marketable securities for the Controller's review.
• Ensures the monthly sales and use tax filings comply with various state requirements.
• Collaborates with Controller and Senior Accountant in developing and applying policies and procedures to ensure effective cash management.
• Assists with recruiting, hiring and onboarding new Finance team staff.
• Identifies training needs for current team members, and works with Controller and CFO to coordinate training or mentoring to meet the requirements.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited institution.
• Five years of progressive related experience.
• Experience with Acumatica ERP a plus!
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with a high level of attention to accuracy.
• Able to prioritize responsibilities.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent:
  
  
  
  • Computer input and typing
  • Answering the phone
  
  
  
  
• Occasional:
  
  
  
  • Sedentary work
  • Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
  • Standing
  • Walking
  
  
  
  
• Rarely:
  
  
  
  • Lifting under 40 pounds
  • Stooping, Bending and Reaching (Push/Pull)
  • Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
  
  
  
  

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, on-site, position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday with specific hours to be mutually agreed upon.

Travel:

There is no expected travel required for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Health care benefits through United HealthCare.
• Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are

The RISE Group, Inc., is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

The RISE Group, Inc., is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

The RISE Group, Inc., is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.