Assistant Controller – CAAS, State and Local Government

. Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client’s accounting services team and manage these functions for your clients.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,000 - $142,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of the client’s accounting services team and manage these functions for your clients.
Act as a consultant and advisor to your clients on best practices for accounting and finance-related engagements.
Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations.
Foster and build opportunities for our clients, communities, and people.
Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and training.
Maintain knowledge of the client’s organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.

What you’ll need

4 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
Experience in accounting manufacturing and logistics is strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree is required.
Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP
Proficiency in accounting software, e.g. QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, Xero, Peoplesoft

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial analysisproject managementGAAP

Soft Skills

consultingadvisingcommunicationrelationship building