Assistant Controller - Contract - Remote

Assistant Controller (Contract – Remote)

Reporting To: Chief Financial Officer

Position Overview

Paxon Energy & Infrastructure Services is seeking an experienced, hands-on accounting professional to support our finance/accounting organization in a Lead Accountant / Assistant Controller capacity.

This role is designed for a highly capable accounting professional with a strong foundation in close execution and day-to-day accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently delivering accurate and timely work under recurring deadlines.

This position will play a key role in supporting financial statement integrity, maintaining disciplined accounting processes, and ensuring dependable execution across core accounting activities.

This is a remote contract/fractional role anticipated to average approximately 25–40 hours per week, with the potential for future full-time consideration based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead and execute monthly close activities, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and compliant with GAAP
• Maintain organized, well-supported workpapers and close documentation
• Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances proactively
• Support timely and reliable financial reporting processes

Accounting Operations

• Support day-to-day accounting activities across general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and related accounting functions
• Maintain timely completion of recurring accounting responsibilities with strong attention to detail
• Manage workflow effectively in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and consistency
• Support continuity across day-to-day accounting operations

Process Discipline & Controls

• Help strengthen consistency, organization, and accountability across accounting workflows
• Ensure reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation are complete and audit-ready
• Self-review work to identify issues early and minimize downstream corrections
• Contribute to process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and reliability

Systems & Operational Support

• Develop a strong understanding of current accounting systems, workflows, and historical accounting practices
• Work within and support key platforms and processes, including:
  • Accounting ERP
  • Insurance-related accounting workflows
  • Accounts receivable and factoring processes
  • Project-based operational accounting environments
• Help maintain stable accounting operations while supporting process consistency and execution improvement

Communication & Accountability

• Communicate clearly and proactively regarding priorities, deadlines, risks, and status updates
• Manage multiple responsibilities and shifting priorities effectively
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and consistent follow-through
• Operate independently while collaborating effectively with finance leadership and business partners
• Demonstrate strong accounting judgment and the ability to independently identify, investigate, and resolve issues with limited oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting
• Experience owning or heavily supporting month-end close
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar ERP systems
• Familiarity with factoring arrangements and A/R-driven cash flow environments
• Experience within engineering, infrastructure, consulting, construction, or field services industries
• Prior experience in a Lead Accountant, Senior Accountant, or Assistant Controller role
• CPA or CPA-track preferred, but not required

Role Structure & Compensation

• Remote contract/fractional role
• Approximately 25–40 hours per week
• Target hourly range: $65–$80/hour, depending on experience

• This role is initially intended to be structured as an independent contractor (1099) engagement, with potential opportunity for future full-time consideration.