Assistant Controller (115-135k)
Job Description
The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in strengthening and scaling our accounting function as we continue to grow. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, supporting operational decision-making, and building processes that can scale with the business. You’ll partner closely with the VP, Finance and Administration, project teams, and cross-functional leaders to bring clarity to our financials, improve consistency across projects, and ensure we are operating with discipline and visibility.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to go beyond transactional accounting and truly influence how the business runs.
Who Thrives Here
- Takes ownership and follows through without needing to be asked twice
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Balances attention to detail with big-picture thinking
- Communicates clearly with finance and non-finance partners alike
- Enjoys solving problems and improving processes
- Builds trust through consistency and sound judgment
Key Responsibilities
- Own the monthly close process and general ledger accuracy
- Own WIP reporting, revenue recognition, job costing, and billing
- Oversee client billing and lien waiver compliance
- Process biweekly and weekly union payroll; ensure compliance with filings
- Own cash flow visibility, A/R trends, and covenant compliance
- Supervise and mentor Project Accountant(s)
- Strengthen internal controls and drive process improvement
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Job Requirements
What You Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 7–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction
- Strong grasp of construction accounting (job cost, WIP, billing)
- Experience owning or supporting month-end close
- Union payroll experience a plus
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
Compensation & Benefits
$115,000–$135,000/year base, plus performance and company bonus eligibility. Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO.
Interested candidates will receive full company details upon advancing in the confidential process.
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