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