What You'll Do
As our Assistant Controller, you'll play an important role in overseeing accounting operations, supporting financial reporting, and helping develop a strong and efficient accounting team.
- Partner with the Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
- Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, including general ledger reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
- Support construction accounting activities, including revenue recognition, job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project financial performance.
- Work directly with project managers, estimators, and operations leadership to understand project financials and support business decisions.
- Evaluate and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
- Support internal and external audits, tax documentation, and financial reporting requirements.
- Oversee the accuracy of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, equipment accounting, and bank reconciliations.
- Mentor and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with the Controller and senior leadership on financial analysis, special projects, and strategic business initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including experience in an accounting leadership or supervisory role.
- Construction accounting experience strongly preferred, particularly within heavy civil, highway, infrastructure, or commercial construction.
- Understanding of construction financial reporting, including job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience with SOX compliance, audit preparation, and accounting process improvements.
- Ability to analyze financial information, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate findings to leadership.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A collaborative leadership style with a genuine interest in mentoring and developing others.
- Comfortable working directly with operational leaders and translating financial information into meaningful business insights.
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