Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller supports the financial operations of the company by assisting in financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, compliance, and accounting functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial information and effective financial processes for field operations, subcontractor management, and project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assists Controller as needed in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP


• Assist Controller with job cost accounting and Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules


• Analyze project financial performance, including margin variance and cost-to-complete analysis


• Collaborate with Controller and Project Managers to monitor budgets, change orders, and cost allocations


• Assist in managing journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals


• Ensure accurate tracking of labor, equipment, and materials on construction projects


• Assist in maintaining and reconciling project-specific general ledger accounts


• Oversee invoice coding, subcontractor payments, and lien waivers


• Monitor collections and aging reports and support AR efforts for timely billing and payments


• Reconcile vendor accounts


• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation


• Maintain compliance with state and federal tax requirements, insurance, and bonding


• Assist in the optimization of construction accounting software


• Help develop standard operating procedures for financial controls and reporting


• Assist Controller with accounting staff as needed


• Backup for managing company expense reimbursements and petty cash funds


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field


• Minimum 5 years of accounting/finance experience, with at least 1 year in construction or project-based accounting


• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction job costing


• Intermediate-advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook


• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills


• Experience with Viewpoint Vista, Procore, or other similar integrated accounting software


• Familiarity with AIA billing, WIP reporting, and subcontractor management


• Ability to maintain open, direct, and positive lines of communication with management


• Ability to be self-directed in a team-oriented