Assistant Controller

Job Description

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. This role works closely with leadership to provide financial clarity across projects, inventory, and field operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Maintain and improve accounting processes, policies, and internal controls

Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entries

Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Track project costs, job costing, and profitability across multiple projects

Assist with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold analysis

Support audits, tax preparation, and external accountant relationships

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements

Collaborate with operations and project management teams to improve financial visibility

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)

CPA or CMA preferred (or actively pursuing)

3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience

Experience in construction, manufacturing, materials, or project-based industries strongly preferred

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, or similar ERP systems)

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate clearly with both financial and non-financial team membersCompany Description

Concrete Science combines a smart blend of quality, service, and value, delivering both residential and commercial concrete construction and coatings in Minneapolis–St. Paul and surrounding regions— and recently expanding operations to Fort Myers, Florida. Their services range from traditional foundations and decorative overlays to epoxy flooring and industrial coatings.