Assistant Controller

Agilitech is seeking an experienced, highly analytical Assistant Controller to support financial operations, revenue recognition, ERP system management, and multi-entity accounting. This role requires a strong technical accounting background combined with advanced financial analysis, systems expertise, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with fixed-fee revenue recognition (FFRR), ERP system administration and implementation, multi-entity financial reporting, and financial forecasting.

The Assistant Controller works closely with the Controller and executive leadership; this individual will play a critical role in improving financial visibility, strengthening internal controls, and supporting organizational growth. This position is part of Agilitech’s long-term succession planning strategy, with the opportunity to develop into the Controller role based on performance, leadership readiness, and organizational needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• Rich Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Excellent Supplemental Benefits (Life, Spouse Life, Child Life, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account)
• Generous Retirement Savings Plan – Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match
• Strengths-Based Training and Career Development Focus
• Employee Committee Participation Opportunities (FUN Committee; Values Committee)
• 09/08/80 alternative workweek schedule (every other Friday off). This role is based on-site at our Bakersfield, CA office, with some remote flexibility
• Pay Range $90,000 - $120,000 annually. This is an estimated range and may vary based on overall qualifications and experience.
• Relocation Assistance, where applicable

Fixed-Fee Revenue Recognition (FFRR) & Project Accounting

• Manage and oversee fixed-fee revenue recognition processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including ASC 606.
• Analyze project financial performance, including estimated costs to complete, percentage of completion, profitability, and revenue adjustments, as applicable.
• Review and reconcile revenue recognition schedules, contract balances, and related general ledger accounts.
• Partner with project managers and operations leadership to evaluate project forecasts, cost projections, and financial risks.
• Identify discrepancies, margin erosion, and potential revenue recognition issues.
• Maintain accurate project-level financial reporting and support audit documentation.

ERP System Management & Implementation

• Serve as a key finance leader in the administration, optimization, and oversight of the company’s ERP system.
• Play a significant role in ERP system conversion and implementation, including requirements gathering, data migration, testing, reconciliations, and go-live support.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and stronger financial controls.
• Ensure financial data integrity, accurate system configurations, and consistent accounting processes across business units.
• Partner with IT, operations, and external implementation teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Develop financial reporting capabilities, dashboards, and standardized procedures within the ERP environment.
• Support user training, system documentation, and post-implementation optimization.

Multi-Entity Accounting & Financial Consolidation

• Oversee accounting processes across multiple legal entities and business operations.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, allocations, and eliminations.
• Support preparation of consolidated financial statements and entity-level financial reporting.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting standards across entities.
• Analyze financial performance by entity, department, project, and business segment.
• Support entity-level cash flow analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Financial Analysis & Strategic Reporting

• Develop financial models, forecasts, and performance reporting to support leadership decisions.
• Perform detailed budget-to-actual analysis and investigate financial variances.
• Analyze project profitability, gross margins, labor costs, overhead, and operational performance.
• Develop and moni…