Assistant Controller - M&A Integration

About Omega Morgan

Omega Morgan provides specialized industrial services, including machinery moving, heavy lift and rigging, specialized transportation, crane services, millwright services, and industrial storage and warehousing. Through the Omega Morgan Group of Companies, the organization serves customers across the United States and Canada, helping businesses solve complex equipment moving, installation, and logistics challenges with a focus on safety, efficiency, and trust. Learn more about Omega Morgan.

Summary:

The Assistant Controller supports the integration of newly acquired businesses into Omega Morgan’s accounting systems, policies, and reporting processes. Reporting to the Director of Technical Accounting, this position ensures alignment with U.S. GAAP, converts cash-basis or mixed-basis records to accrual accounting, and trains employees on company procedures. The role focuses approximately 70% on acquisition integration, technical accounting, and process improvement, with the remaining 30% supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, and ongoing accounting activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assess acquired entities’ accounting records, systems, and processes; identify gaps relative to U.S. GAAP and Omega Morgan’s accounting policies.
• Develop and execute accounting integration plans in partnership with the Director of Technical Accounting, corporate accounting, and acquired entity employees.
• Support the integration of acquired entities into the parent company’s general ledger, chart of accounts, reporting structure, and close calendar.
• Evaluate complex accounting issues, research applicable U.S. GAAP guidance, and document clear conclusions and practical implementation recommendations.
• Train and support acquired entity employees on Omega Morgan’s accounting systems, policies, controls, and reporting requirements.
• Explain accounting requirements clearly to employees and business leaders with varying levels of financial knowledge.
• Develop repeatable integration procedures and strengthen documentation and internal controls as the company grows.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for assigned accounts, including prepaids and cash.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately, in the appropriate period, and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Investigate reconciling items, resolve discrepancies, and maintain clear supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with corporate and local accounting teams to meet close deadlines and improve the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of progressive accounting experience. Experience at a large public accounting firm is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply accounting guidance to complex business transactions.
• Demonstrated understanding of accrual accounting, lease accounting, fixed assets, cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and revenue recognition.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and fluctuation analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand existing processes and develop practical improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting matters clearly to non-accountants.
• A patient, collaborative approach to training employees and supporting teams through organizational and system changes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and follow through in a fast-growing environment.
• This position requires working onsite at Omega Morgan’s Hillsboro, Oregon office five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license or progress toward CPA licensure.
• Experience integrating acquired companies or supporting an organization through an acquisition.
• Experience converting cash-basis or mixed-basis financial records to accrual accounting.
• Experience with accounting system implementations, migrations, or process standardization across multiple entities.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means acquired businesses transition to accurate accrual-based accounting, employees feel equipped to use Omega Morgan’s systems and processes, and financial information becomes consistent and reliable across the organization. The ideal candidate brings technical depth, sound judgment, and the ability to turn complex accounting requirements into clear, workable processes.