Assistant Controller

Barge Design Solutions is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our accounting leadership team. This role will partner closely with the Director of Accounting to oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, treasury management, tax compliance, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a collaborative leadership approach, and a commitment to improving financial processes and operational efficiencies.

The Assistant Controller will play a key role in managing month-end and year-end close activities, coordinating financial audits, overseeing joint venture accounting, and supporting financial performance analysis. This position will also collaborate across Accounting, Finance, and Project Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting, revenue recognition, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and compliance with established accounting standards. Responsibilities Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Serve as a primary contact for the annual financial statement audit including reconciliations, data requests, and audit support. Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations prepared by the accounting team. Manage treasury activities, including cash transactions, reconciliations, and analysis.

Coordinate tax compliance activities, including personal property tax filings and state/local tax requirements. Drive process improvements to streamline month-end close and enhance accounting efficiencies. Oversee joint venture accounting activities and serve as the primary contact for related audits and inquiries.

Support monthly P L reviews and variance analysis in partnership with the Director of Accounting. Collaborate with the Accounts Receivable Manager to monitor weekly billing and collections performance. Perform ad hoc and project related reporting on an as needed basis.

Coordinate with Project Accounting team to ensure monthly variances, WIP, and revenue recognition reporting are accurate and reasonable during the month end close process.