Assistant Controller – Construction & Development

Our client, H5 Data Centers, is one of the nation's leading privately owned data center operators, providing critical infrastructure that powers today's digital economy. H5 has retained us to identify and recruit an Assistant Controller – Construction & Development who will play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth and investment in its national portfolio. This opportunity is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial administration of construction and development projects.

This leadership role reports to the Controller we brought to the company more than twelve years ago. The opportunity offers a strong base salary and discretionary bonus plus a very competitive benefits program, as well as complimentary catered lunches provided daily. They also offer the flexibility of a hybrid work environment while joining an organization continuing to enjoy both stability and exceptional growth.

Founded in 2010, H5 Data Centers has grown into one of the leading privately owned data center operators in the United States. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, the company was established with a vision of delivering highly reliable, scalable, and strategically located data center solutions that support the ever-increasing demands of the digital economy. Over the past decade, H5 has expanded through a combination of strategic acquisitions, disciplined investment, and operational excellence, building a national footprint that today spans more than 4 million square feet of data center space across numerous U.S. markets.

The company provides wholesale data center, colocation, interconnection, and edge infrastructure solutions to a diverse customer base that includes Fortune 500 companies, cloud providers, telecommunications carriers, content delivery networks, and enterprise organizations. H5 plays a critical role in the infrastructure that powers today's connected world. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital content and mission-critical applications, H5's facilities enable the secure, reliable, and low-latency exchange of data across the country.

The company's network-neutral approach and focus on flexibility allow customers to design solutions tailored to their unique operational requirements. The name "H5" itself reflects the company's commitment to innovation and connectivity. It is inspired by John Harrison's revolutionary H4 marine chronometer, an invention that transformed global navigation by enabling precise measurement of longitude. Just as Harrison's breakthrough connected the world through more accurate navigation, H5 Data Centers serves as a critical platform connecting businesses, networks, cloud providers, and users in today's digital age.

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• This role serves as the primary accounting lead for construction activities, ensuring project costs, funding requests, reporting, and vendor obligations are managed accurately and proactively.
• The Assistant Controller is expected to anticipate upcoming project needs, identify and resolve issues before they impact operations, and provide timely escalation of risks to management.
• Success in this role requires a proactive approach, strong follow-through, and the ability to identify and address issues before they become project delays, funding obstacles, or reporting deficiencies.
• This is a hands‑on role that requires both leadership and execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of accounting experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Experience supporting construction, development, real estate, or project-based organizations.
• Experience with ground-up development, major renovations, tenant improvements, lender-funded projects, and joint venture structures is strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of construction accounting, job costing, and project budgeting.
• Experience preparing and reviewing lender draw requests and joint venture funding.
• Experience with Yardi and/or MRI preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.