Assistant Controller - Accounting

At JH Kelly
, we're seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our Accounting team and drive financial accuracy, integrity, and strategic insights across our dynamic construction operations. If you're energized by leading financial reporting, mastering construction accounting complexities, mentoring a talented team, and thriving in a fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make a mark with a legacy construction leader.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family‑owned construction powerhouse known for tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award‑winning team committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight‑knit culture. Learn more about our story at

We’re searching for a strategic thinker with exceptional analytical skills, unwavering attention to detail, and proven leadership ability. You’re proactive, collaborative, and thrive on ensuring financial precision while providing insights that support business decisions. If you have deep expertise in construction accounting, a passion for compliance and cost control, and the ability to mentor and develop a team in a high‑intensity environment, you’re the kind of force multiplier we need to elevate our financial operations.

This role is based in Longview, WA.

As an Assistant Controller
, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting processes, as well as providing strategic financial insights to support decision‑making across the organization. You’ll lead a team of accounting professionals while overseeing critical construction accounting functions.

Salary Range: $90,000–$110,000 (DOE) FLSA exempt.

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Provide variance analysis and explanations for financial performance.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making, such as pricing strategies, investment opportunities, and business expansion initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis as requested by management.

• Oversee the construction accounting process, including job costing, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers to track project costs and monitor budget vs. actual performance.
• Develop and implement cost control measures to optimize project profitability.

• Budgeting and forecasting to assist in the development of annual budgets and long‑term financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates to management.
• Identify areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Maintain internal controls and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting staff, including assigning tasks, providing performance feedback, and supporting professional growth.

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction accounting. At least 2 years of experience supervising or leading an accounting team or staff (e.g., senior accountant, staff accountant, accounting clerk) strongly preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Preferred: CPA certification.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Preferred experience with Viewpoint Vista software and Power BI. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, Sage). Above average proficiency in MS Office tools, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skills & Mindset:
  • Proactive problem solver with strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
  • Strong work ethic, self‑starter, and ability to prioritize and meet…