Assistant Controller

Job Description

The Assistant Controller is a key member of the finance team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and supporting the CFO in delivering accurate, timely financial information. This role serves as a working manager — hands-on with the numbers while also coaching and developing a small accounting team. The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in maintaining job costing accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements across the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

Own the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion

Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements

Oversee job costing for active remodeling projects, including WIP (work-in-progress) schedules

Manage intercompany transactions and ensure proper elimination entries

Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation reporting

Team Leadership & Development

Supervise and mentor accounting staff including AP, AR, and payroll personnel

Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular 1:1s, and support professional growth

Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for output quality

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Assist in preparing monthly financial packages for leadership review

Analyze project margins and flag cost overruns or billing discrepancies

Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management

Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from operations and ownership

Compliance, Audit & Controls

Maintain and strengthen internal controls across AP, AR, payroll, and job costing

Coordinate external audits and tax preparation with outside CPA firm

Ensure compliance with GAAP, sales tax, and subcontractor 1099 requirements

Monitor lien waiver and certificate of insurance tracking for subcontractors

Systems & Process Improvement

Identify and implement workflow improvements within the accounting department

Serve as a key user for accounting and project management software integrations

Document accounting policies and procedures; keep the accounting manual current

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 1–2 years in a supervisory role

Strong knowledge of GAAP and job costing principles

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar construction ERP)

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)

Preferred

CPA license or active CPA candidate

Experience with WIP accounting and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

Familiarity with lien waivers, subcontractor compliance, and prevailing wage

Full-time