Assistant Controller (Construction Industry Experience)

Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations & Reporting
• Assist in overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and management.
• Construction Accounting & Job Costing
• Manage and review job cost accounting, ensuring accurate allocation of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses.
• Maintain and prepare Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition using percentage-of-completion methods.
• Monitor project profitability and provide insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate project financial tracking.
• Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll Oversight
• Oversee AP/AR processes, subcontractor billing, and collections.
• Ensure proper lien waiver tracking and subcontractor compliance.
• Assist with payroll accounting and job cost allocations.
• Compliance & Internal Controls
• Support annual audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and financial reporting standards.
• Leadership & Process Improvement
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Identify and implement process improvements and system efficiencies.
• Assist with ERP/accounting system optimization and reporting enhancements.