Assistant Controller

About the company:

Founded in the early 2000s, our client has cultivated a solid reputation for delivering high-quality craftsmanship on large-scale developments, including multifamily housing complexes and community projects. The company partners with major developers and builders, providing structural framing, woodwork, and finish carpentry with a strong emphasis on safety, scheduling efficiency, and budget control.

Its team of experienced supervisors and laborers supports projects from initial design coordination through final inspection, ensuring precision and compliance with local building codes. Known for reliability and long-term client relationships, the organization continues to expand its capabilities in both new construction and renovation work while maintaining a commitment to sustainable building practices and workforce development.

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance
• 10 + years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction, utilities, or a related industry.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling, etc. required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamic Solomon, SAP S/4 Hana) preferred
• Solid understanding of job costing, WIP, and project accounting principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to managing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end closings. This role collaborates closely with project managers to analyze job costs, profitability, and project performance, ensuring accurate cost tracking and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Controller with daily accounting activities and monthly close processes.
• Work with project managers to monitor budgets, evaluate job costs, and assess profitability.
• Develop and enhance financial reporting tools, models, and spreadsheets using advanced Excel and Google Sheets functions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures and improve data accuracy.
• Provide management with financial insights and recommendations based on trend analysis.
• Lead special projects and prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Prepare and post journal entries, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
• Review aging reports to ensure accurate records and cash flow management.
• Analyze financial statements, reconciliations, job cost reports, and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting controls