×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Assistant Controller

Job in Columbia, Howard County, Maryland, 21046, USA
Listing for: Chesapeake Search Partners
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Accounting & Finance, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Assistant Director at Chesapeake Search Partners

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking an Assistant Controller with deep construction accounting expertise and a strong desire to grow into a future leadership role. This is a hands on position that will help contribute to process improvements, systems optimization, and long term organizational growth. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, and the motivation to grow overtime.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and execute day-to-day construction accounting functions with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
  • Lead and support Work in Progress (WIP) and revenue recognition processes.
  • Oversee and analyze job costing
  • Work extensively with data to identify trends, streamline workflows, and support department reporting needs.
  • Leverage strong systems knowledge to enhance existing platforms.
  • Identify and drive process improvements to improve efficiency
  • Partner with leadership on accounting activities
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • 10+ years of construction accounting experience.
  • 3–5 years of hands-on WIP and revenue recognition experience.
  • Extensive job costing knowledge with demonstrated practical application.
  • 5+ years working with data, reporting, and analysis.

    Broad knowledge of accounting systems and technology.
  • System implementation experience, including involvement in at least one major software rollout preferred.
  • Experience with Sage 300 CRE preferred.
  • Experience with Procore preferred.
Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Construction

For more information, please contact Patrick Fitzgerald at Chesapeake Search Partners.

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Apply BELOW

To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

Job Posting Language
Employment Category
Education (minimum level)
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary