Assistant Controller

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to be a key leader in a dynamic accounting operations for a rapidly growing data center infrastructure company. This role will oversee close, reporting, CapEx/fixed asset accounting, process improvement, and team development across an expanding portfolio of data center projects.

Reporting to the VP, Controller, this role will collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Project Delivery, Development, Procurement, Legal, auditors, and Treasury. The successful candidate will act as a key deputy to the Controller and play a critical leadership role in supporting the company's continued growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, review controls, and reporting routines.
• Oversee accounting for operating expenses, CapEx, fixed assets, leases, intercompany activity, payroll, and tax-related matters.
• Manage project accounting activities for data center development and construction projects, including CIP, capitalization, placed-in-service timing, project transfers, and disposals.
• Support financial reporting, U.S. GAAP compliance, technical accounting matters, audits, quarterly reviews, and significant transactions.
• Partner cross-functionally to align accounting results with forecasts, budgets, project activity, management reporting, and lender/investor requirements.
• Build scalable accounting processes, systems, automation, and controls to support business growth and a growing project portfolio.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members, and serve as a key deputy to the VP, Controller.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including close/reporting leadership and team management.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and experience with complex accounting transactions.
• Experience with CapEx, fixed assets, debt, financing transactions, lender reporting, or capital-intensive industries preferred.
• Experience in Big 4 Accounting, or equivalent, and in start-up environment preferred. Data Center or Commercial Real Estate experience preferred.
• ERP, systems implementation, automation, or process improvement experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and cross-functional partnership skills.