Controller

The Assistant Controller will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting. This position supports the Controller and executive team in maintaining strong internal controls, improving financial processes, and supporting decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting functions including general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, and job cost reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Support project accounting by tracking costs, billings, and margins for multiple construction projects.
• Assist in developing and monitoring budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Manage account reconciliations and ensure compliance with internal policies and external audit requirements.
• Partner with project managers and operations to ensure timely and accurate financial data flow.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within accounting workflows.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff.

Candidate Persona

You’re a detail-oriented, hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment. You enjoy digging into project numbers, spotting discrepancies, and supporting leadership with accurate financial insights. You’re ready to step into a visible role where your contributions make an immediate impact—and you see this position as a pathway toward a future Controller role.

Day in the Life

• Review project cost reports and collaborate with PMs to reconcile budgets.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and financial statements.
• Support the Controller in coordinating external audits and lender reporting.
• Work with payroll and HR to ensure accuracy of labor allocations.
• Participate in meetings to discuss project performance and strategic planning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in construction, contracting, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting and job cost reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.

Employer Branding & DEI

Our client values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. They believe collaboration, respect, and opportunity are key to building a stronger future—for their team, their clients, and their communities.

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