Assistant Controller

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the CFO by overseeing accounting, billing, collections, payroll and financial reporting functions
• Guide and assist other departments by clearly communicating current accounting and budgeting policies and procedures
• Ensure efficient use and maintenance of departmental resources
• Review past and present data to help management craft sound strategies for fiduciary growth
• Organize, maintain and generate up-to-date financial records and financial management reports 
• Organize and maintain billing schedule to ensure projects are billed timely and in accordance with completion %
• Generate, process, post and file monthly billings/releases in accordance with client requirements and completion % 
• Review AR aging for compliance; monitor client account details for non-payment, delayed payments and other irregularities and rectify outstanding accounts in a timely manner
• Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Work closely with Project Management to maintain and reconcile project change order logs for accurate billing; monitor unapproved change orders; maintain a process for suspension of change order work when necessary
• Manage job costs and project management systems; ensure accuracy of all job cost reporting
• Ensure files and documentation are maintained accurately in accordance with company policy and GAAP
• Assist with annual budgeting and long-term projection process
• Prepare and review monthly billing, work in progress reports and assist in month end closing
• Assist with other projects as needed including financial management and data analysis
• Assist in training and development of the finance department and delegate duties to meet departmental and organizational goals
• Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned by management

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or similar field
• Experience: Minimum of five years work experience in finance, accounting or business operations
• Advanced computer skills, including Office suite applications and financial reporting tools
• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Must have sound decision making, problem solving, analytical and technical skills 
• Able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required
• Willingness to learn, grow and make a difference

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Communication:

        Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English

• Hearing:   

        Hearing adequate to perform job duties in person

• Speaking: 

        Must be able to effectively communicate with others/strong interpersonal skills

• Vision:

        Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties as indicated

• Physical:

        Requires frequent bending, reaching, and standing, walking, squatting and sitting regularly throughout the work shift

Requires manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard

COMPENSATION: $110,000 - $130,000