Assistant Controller

Job Description

Salary: $85K-$116K

The Assistant Controller supports the financial operations of the company by assisting in financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, compliance, and accounting functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial information and effective financial processes for field operations, subcontractor management, and project accounting.

Responsibilities

Assists Controller as needed in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Assist Controller with job cost accounting and Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules

Analyze project financial performance, including margin variance and cost-to-complete analysis

Collaborate with Controller and Project Managers to monitor budgets, change orders, and cost allocations

Assist in managing journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals

Ensure accurate tracking of labor, equipment, and materials on construction projects

Assist in maintaining and reconciling project-specific general ledger accounts

Oversee invoice coding, subcontractor payments, and lien waivers

Monitor collections and aging reports and support AR efforts for timely billing and payments

Reconcile vendor accounts

Support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation

Maintain compliance with state and federal tax requirements, insurance, and bonding

Assist in the optimization of construction accounting software

Help develop standard operating procedures for financial controls and reporting

Assist Controller with accounting staff as needed

Backup for managing company expense reimbursements and petty cash funds

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required

Requirements

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Minimum 5 years of accounting/finance experience, with at least 1 year in construction or project-based accounting

Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction job costing

Intermediate-advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook

Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills

Experience with Viewpoint Vista, Procore, or other similar integrated accounting software

Familiarity with AIA billing, WIP reporting, and subcontractor management

Ability to maintain open, direct, and positive lines of communication with management

Ability to be self-directed in a team-oriented

Full-time