Assistant Controller

Overview

Job Description Overall Role & Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting and supporting the financial and accounting results for the Phoenix, AZ business unit. Be a strategic business partner to the Business Unit Leader (BUL), Regional Controller (RC), SPW Controller, and their core teams. Report to the RC timely and accurate information.

Monthly reporting of financial results along with an evaluation of risks and opportunities for assigned projects. Participate and align with outcomes expected and/or exposures noted from profitability reviews. Evaluate provisions for known claims/exposures with appropriate teams; assist in resolution as appropriate.

Support the business with the annual 3‑Year Business Planning process – including an understanding/quantification of key bets. Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Advance/lead Finance initiatives supporting company‑wide improvements.

Specific Areas of Focus Include:

• Financials:
  Work with RC on reviewing and managing key project financial data, attend monthly review meetings, and support financial reporting. Work as needed along with our SPW Controller with similar responsibilities. This includes a general understanding of our scopes performed as well as labor productivity analysis.
• Project WIP and backlog data:
  Maintain, update, and audit project WIP and backlog data. Monitor overhead cost trends and investigate unusual trends. Participate in monthly/quarterly overhead reviews. Review project cost reports anomalies with RC and BUL and share any risks/reserves not reported or needed based on experience.
• Insurance and projections:
  Monitor related insurance programs and their projections, and understand variances. Track and monitor labor productivity including the understanding of the specific labor rate structure(s). Ensure project set‑up is accurate and in line with company standards (use of cost codes, rates, etc.).
• Miscellaneous:
  Data mining as needed for BUL’s for any reason to demonstrate performance, results, “what‑ifs”, changes year over year, etc. Support monthly risk/reserve analysis for active projects.
• Financial statements:
  Assist in the development of the business unit financial statements based on booked and backlog work, projected labor hours and overhead trends. Include analysis around actuals vs. plan and updating trend projections. Participate in internal/external audits and provide follow‑up information.
• Accounting:
  Participate in potential new project accountants and support all accountants’ performance and career development (suggest training, develop growth plans, etc.). Organize periodic peer group meetings (balance workload, learning component, regional updates, etc.). Identify topics and issues that need to be communicated with adjacent groups.
• Billing:
  Communicate and drive billing best practices with the accounting group (billing process map, roles & responsibilities, use of Textura, etc.). Follow up with project managers and accountants on timeliness of invoices and collections. Provide support for overall cash flow/position for each project and implement corrective action as needed.
• Communication:
  Regular and thorough communication with RC and BUL. Access to reliable transportation. The role would require periodic travel within the Arizona business unit. Access and visibility within the region (create plan for which office and which day).
• Skills:
  
  Strong organizational skills, able to work independently to meet deadlines. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills managing large workbooks. Critical thinker with problem‑solving skills using research & analytics as well as a team mentality. Able to get further upstream (proactive about identifying trends, issues, troubleshooting, etc.).

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years practicing accounting and finance support.

• Prior experience with consolidated reporting covering multiple projects to leadership.

• Experience managing a team.

• Construction industry experience.

• BS in Accounting or related field (finance, audit, tax).

• Proficiency with accounting software applications.

• Knowledge in Oracle EPM related…