Ascension Search Partners has been engaged by a fast-growing, private equity-backed industrial services company delivering mission-critical solutions to a diverse client base. With a culture rooted in operational excellence, continuous improvement, and entrepreneurial spirit, they are seeking a high-performing Assistant Controller to join their accounting leadership team.

This role is best suited for a hands-on accounting leader with a proactive mindset and strong sense of ownership — someone who thrives on taking initiative, driving projects to completion, and delivering results rather than simply executing assigned tasks. As Assistant Controller, you will work closely with the Controller and CFO to enhance financial reporting, optimize processes, and play a key role in advancing the company’s aggressive growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Support technical accounting research and application of complex transactions (revenue recognition, lease accounting, consolidations, purchase accounting).
• Support audit and lender reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Operational & Project Leadership
• Drive key finance projects end-to-end (system implementations, process automation, internal controls build-out, reporting enhancements).
• Serve as a hands-on leader who can dig into details, build schedules, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, FP&A, and business unit leaders to improve transparency and support decision-making.
• Team Development
• Supervise and mentor staff accountants and senior accountants, providing training, review, and accountability.
• Contribute to building a high-performance finance organization aligned with private equity sponsor expectations.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Experience
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including:
• 5 years in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm experience strongly preferred).
• 2+ years in industry, ideally in a private equity-backed or middle-market environment.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with ability to apply US GAAP to complex transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver projects independently — not just maintain recurring tasks.
• Experience in industrial services, construction, energy, or related project-driven industries a plus.
• Skills/Competencies
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency.
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements and systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner across the organization.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, private equity environment.

Why This Oppportunity?

• High-visibility role with direct exposure to the Controller, CFO, and private equity sponsors.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful projects that shape the future of the finance organization.
• Entrepreneurial culture where results are recognized and rewarded.
• Competitive compensation, performance bonus, and career growth opportunities.