Accounting Assistant Controller

Position Overview

The Accounting Assistant Controller plays a key role in managing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting functions. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role supports month‑end closings, financial reporting, audit preparation, monitoring and execution of internal controls, and the implementation of accounting best practices. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and the ability to lead and collaborate effectively within the accounting and finance team.

• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Mandatory experience with percentage of completion revenue recognition and project cost accounting.
• Month‑End Close: Lead and manage general ledger closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Internal Controls: Support the development and maintenance of effective internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with management to prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and quarterly reviews, providing required documentation and explanations.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance accuracy, and improve reporting timeliness.
• Team Supervision: Oversee daily accounting operations and mentor accounting staff, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all tax filings, financial reports, and compliance obligations are met in a timely and accurate manner.
• ERP/Systems Management: Assist with the implementation, maintenance, and optimization of accounting software and related systems.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior accounting role.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, including percentage of completion revenue recognition, and financial reporting standards and internal controls.
  • Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Quick Books).
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial analysis tools.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and communication abilities.
  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

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US‑TX‑Sugar Land

IES Residential, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected electrical, plumbing, HVAC, solar, and cable solutions providers for single‑family homes and multi‑family complexes since 1973. We provide comprehensive integrated solutions that light up our world.
We make homes come to life. IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity

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Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

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• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long‑term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
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