Assistant Controller

Company Description

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For 65 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,500 professionals across 36 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com.

Job Description

The Assistant Controller is a senior member of the Accounting and Shared Services team, partnering closely with the Controller and VP of Finance to support accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and efficient accounting operations.

This role provides hands-on oversight of general ledger activity, reconciliations, tax compliance, audits, and financial reporting while reviewing work prepared by others and providing technical guidance across the accounting team.

The Assistant Controller will also help streamline manual processes and expand the team’s capacity as KPFF continues to grow and navigate increasing financial and regulatory complexity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Support and provide oversight for monthly and fiscal year-end close processes, including reviewing journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance.
• Review the work of accounting team members, resolve complex or unusual items, and ensure issues are addressed before financial information is finalized.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Analyze financial results, investigate unusual variances, and communicate key findings to leadership.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and provide oversight for complex accounting areas, including leases across KPFF’s multi-location portfolio, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany activity.
• Partner with Finance and operational leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate and support recurring financial and indirect cost rate audits, including reviewing documentation, managing time-sensitive requests, responding to auditor questions, and helping resolve findings.