Assistant Controller

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

The Assistant Controller leads the integrated global close process and oversees key accounting functions to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent financial reporting.

The Team

Black & Veatch’s Business Enablement consists of critical groups that help enable the organizations people, projects, and businesses to be as successful as possible.   Functions in this group include Digital & Information Technology, Global Finance, Global Human Resources, Legal, Risk Management, and Government Affairs and Real Estate and Building Services. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end global accounting close with accuracy, transparency, and strong cross-functional coordination. 
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting and analysis, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of internal, external, and statutory reporting requirements. 
• Provide strategic leadership for U.S. Corporate Accounting operations and U.S.-based support for EMEA and LATAM accounting activities. 
• Partner with Technical Accounting to ensure proper treatment of complex, judgment-based matters and implementation of new standards. 
• Lead coordination with external auditors, resolving escalated issues and driving efficient, high-quality audit outcomes. 
• Champion continuous improvement and process optimization, leveraging technology and Oracle Cloud expertise to drive scalable, system-enabled enhancements. 
• Develop, coach, and empower accounting leaders and teams, fostering a high-performance culture aligned around shared outcomes and accountability. 
• Strengthen operational excellence across all close processes by enhancing communication, clarity of roles, and global consistency. 
• Represent Corporate Accounting in enterprise initiatives, systems implementations, and cross-functional projects. 
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to deliver insights, improve reporting efficiency, reduce ambiguity, and support strategic business decisions. 
• Guide development and communication of accounting policies and contribute to financial materials prepared for executive leadership and the Board. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• Supervisory experience required
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA preferred 
• 12+ years related experience 
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and Financial Reporting 
• Ability to conduct accounting research for application of U.S. GAAP and other International Financial Reporting Standards 
• Knowledge of foreign currency terminology and concepts 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences 
• Demonstrated executive presence, with the ability to interact confidently with executive leadership and external auditors 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) preferred. Master Business Administration (MBA) or MS in Accounting or Chartered Accountant.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan

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