Assistant Controller

$105000 - $130000 per year | Middle River, MD | On-site | Permanent

We are a well-established electrical construction contractor with a longstanding reputation for delivering complex commercial and industrial projects.

Our organization combines the stability of an established business with a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We take pride in our people, the quality of our work, and the relationships we've built throughout the construction industry.

We are seeking a hands‑on accounting professional who enjoys being part of an onsite team and contributing to the daily financial operations of a successful branch.

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Stable, established organization
• Collaborative accounting team and supportive leadership
• Opportunity to work closely with the Branch Controller and project management teams
• Hands‑on role with exposure to multiple areas of construction accounting

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support the accounting and financial operations of our Middle River, MD branch.

Reporting directly to the Branch Controller, this individual will work closely with an established accounting team, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable personnel, while supporting payroll, billing, job costing, financial reporting, and general accounting activities.

This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, comfortable working independently, and enjoys being involved in the day‑to‑day accounting functions of an established business.

Construction industry experience is preferred, particularly experience with project accounting, job costing, and construction billing.

• Support the Branch Controller with daily accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews.
• Support budgeting, financial analysis, and year‑end audit requests.
• Ensure accounting activities align with company policies and established procedures.

• Coordinate with payroll personnel to ensure timely and accurate weekly payroll processing.
• Assist with certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage requirements, and union‑related payroll questions.
• Support payroll reporting and coordination with corporate accounting.

• Support monthly construction billing, including AIA billing and related documentation.
• Review AR aging, outstanding balances, retainage, and collection activity.
• Coordinate with project managers and billing personnel to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely invoicing.

• Assist with new project setup, budgets, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Review project cost reports and identify potential discrepancies.
• Partner with project managers to support accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Assist with project cost summaries and ongoing financial analysis.

• Coordinate with AP personnel regarding invoice processing, subcontractor payments, and expense approvals.
• Review accounting documentation and assist with resolving outstanding issues.

• Strong accounting background with experience supporting multiple accounting functions.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, AP, AR, and payroll.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong…