Assistant Controller

Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 + Company Performance Bonus

We're partnering with a locally owned construction company that has earned a strong reputation throughout Central Texas by delivering high-quality residential and commercial concrete projects with professionalism, dependability, and integrity.

As the company continues investing in its future, leadership is strengthening its accounting and financial operations by adding an Assistant Controller who will become a key member of the leadership team. This is a highly visible opportunity to partner directly with ownership, work alongside an outsourced CFO advisory team, and help build the financial infrastructure that supports the company's next chapter of growth.

This isn't simply a role focused on closing the books. It's an opportunity to improve processes, mentor a tenured team, and become a trusted leader within an organization that values teamwork, loyalty, and long-term relationships.

About the Construction Assistant Controller:

The Assistant Controller will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-entity construction business while partnering closely with ownership and an outsourced CFO. This individual will be responsible for financial reporting, work-in-progress accounting, cash management, reconciliations, audit support, and process improvements.

Responsibilities include...

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and maintain the general ledger.
• Prepare and post journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Maintain supporting schedules and strong internal accounting controls.

Construction Accounting & Cash Management

• Prepare and maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and support percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Reconcile job costs, monitor project profitability, and partner with operations to improve financial visibility.
• Reconcile bank accounts, monitor cash flow, assist with cash forecasting, and support banking relationships.

Operational Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee accounts receivable reconciliations, aging, collections, and invoice approvals.
• Support annual audits, tax preparation, and other financial compliance requirements.
• Ensure accounting records remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

Process Improvement & Leadership

• Leverage Computer Ease ERP to improve reporting, streamline workflows, and support future system enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and internal controls.
• Partner with ownership and the outsourced CFO to improve financial reporting and operational decision-making.
• Over time, mentor the accounting team, establish best practices, and serve as the primary accounting leader for the organization.

Qualifications of the Construction Assistant Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience preparing financial statements
• Cash flow management
• Job costing & Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Computer Ease or similar construction ERP systems
• CPA designation or CPA-track preferred
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• ERP implementation or process improvement experience

The Ideal Culture Fit for the Construction Assistant Controller

Success in this role requires more than technical accounting expertise. We're looking for someone who is:

• A collaborative leader who enjoys supporting and mentoring others
• Hands-on and willing to roll up their sleeves
• Organized, dependable, and proactive
• A strong communicator who builds trust easily
• Passionate about improving processes and solving problems

Perks of the Construction Assistant Controller

• Join a respected, family-owned construction company with a strong reputation throughout Central Texas
• Work directly with ownership and help shape the future of the accounting function
• Partner with experienced CFO advisors while taking ownership of day-to-day accounting operations
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture where employees genuinely support one another
• Long-term career opportunity with leadership that values loyalty, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable, family-owned business