Assistant Controller

We are hiring a strategic and operationally focused Assistant Controller, with a clear path to Controller within 2-5 years, to assist in leading all financial transactions and reporting for a subsidiary of a publicly traded company. This role is a critical part of our leadership succession plan and includes identifying, implementing, and maintaining best practices for all accounting and finance activities, ensuring a seamless transition of the Controller function.

• Succession Planning & Knowledge Transfer: Actively engage in the transition of Controller duties over a several year period, including taking a leading role on special projects, documentation of key control processes, and strategic financial initiatives as directed by the current Controller.
• Financial Reporting & Close: Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial close and upstream reporting of subsidiary results to the public company parent.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Execute monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes (covering Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash, and Cap Ex).
• Cash Management & Revenue Cycle: Oversee Billing and Accounts Receivables, including accurate and timely cash collection and application. Manage work production documentation for recording revenue and subcontractor costs.
• Procurement & Payables: Direct Accounts Payable activities, including 1099s, W-9 verification, diversity reporting, and unclaimed property returns.
• Tax & Fixed Assets: Verify and/or prepare various tax filings, including Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax Returns. Manage capital requisition and fixed asset tracking.
• Job Costing: Create and maintain accurate job cost reporting.

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and support accounting and finance personnel.
• Field Support: Provide management, mentoring, and support to personnel in field offices responsible for transaction input and related operational activities.

• Controls: Support and enforce SOX compliance and Internal Controls.
• Audit Management: Serve as a key point of contact for external and internal audits, as well as miscellaneous audits from various government agencies.
• HR Compliance Support: Assist with areas like wage and hour regulations and I-9 verification.
• Payroll: Work with corporate on multi-state payroll processing

• Business Partner: Function as a value-added business partner to the President and/or as requested by the Corporate Office, covering all areas as needed.
• Operational Partnership & Field Engagement: Serve as the direct financial partner for Operations, requiring frequent interaction and collaboration with operational leadership and field leadership to ensure accurate job costing, billing, and project-level financial controls.
• Process Improvement: Act as a change agent in both financial and operational areas.
• Operational Oversight: Provide process and project management partnership, support, and oversight for select operational areas.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• CPA and/or CMA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with a significant portion at the Assistant Controller or Director of Finance level
• Proven ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for operational leaders and non-financial personnel, with a demonstrated history of supporting field-based operations (e.g., construction, services, or manufacturing).
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred, with an understanding of project-based accounting and job costing methodologies
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls

• SAP S4/HANA experience strongly preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and related MS Office products, or Google Sheets
• Organized, detail oriented and able to work independently
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle crisis situations effectively
• Team player, self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to interact with a variety of people and work with all levels within the organization in a professional manner

We are pleased to offer health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, parental leave, holidays, education reimbursement, and additional perks.