Assistant Controller

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$120,000/yr – $150,000/yr

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Our client, a well‑established commercial construction subcontractor, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their growing team in Eatontown, NJ
. This role supports a stable, long‐standing organization with a clear succession path. The position is ideal for a hands‑on accounting leader with construction experience who is ready to step into an Assistant Controller–level role.

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules using percentage‑of‑completion
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Oversee job cost accounting, cost codes, and job setup accuracy
• Monitor job margins, cost overruns, underbills, and overbills
• Partner with project managers to review job performance and forecasts
• Oversee progress billing, retainage tracking, and change orders
• Ensure revenue recognition aligns with contract terms and WIP
• Supervise AP, AR, collections, and cash flow forecasting
• Track retention receivables and payables
• Support audits, bonding reviews, and external reporting
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Lead ERP usage and support system/process improvements
• Mentor accounting staff and support cross‑functional collaboration

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–10+ years of construction accounting experience
• Strong job cost accounting and WIP (POC) expertise
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with construction accounting systems such as Sage / Sage Intacct (Build Ops or similar a plus)
• Prior experience supporting audits and financial reporting
• Background with a subcontractor or self‑perform construction firm strongly preferred
• CPA or CMA a plus, not required

$120,000 – $140,000 base (up to $150,000 for an exceptional candidate)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Construction

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