Position Overview

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the accounting and financial operations of the construction company. This role is hands-on and responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance across multiple projects and entities. The Assistant Controller plays a key role in job costing, WIP reporting, and month-end close while partnering closely with project management and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger oversight, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and management reports
• Oversee job costing, WIP schedules, percent-complete accounting, and cost-to-complete analysis
• Review and support AIA billing, draw packages, and lender reporting
• Partner with project managers to monitor budgets, change orders, and project profitability
• Review accounts payable, payroll, and subcontractor cost allocations for accuracy
• Assist with cash management, forecasting, and weekly cash flow reporting
• Support audits, tax filings, insurance reporting, and compliance requirements
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff; review work and support team development
• Assist with system improvements, ERP utilization, and process enhancements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within construction or project-based environments
• Strong understanding of construction accounting concepts, including WIP, job costing, retained earnings, retainage, and revenue recognition
• Experience working with construction ERPs (e.g., Sage, Intacct, Viewpoint, Procore, QuickBooks Enterprise)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proven ability to partner with operations and communicate financial information clearly