Assistant Controller

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure completeness and compliance with GAAP
• Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and management reports to support business decision-making
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls over financial reporting
• Lead efforts to document, standardize, and optimize accounting processes, including support for ERP system implementations or conversions
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting capabilities
• Support external and internal audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives
• Act as a key contributor on time-sensitive projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Proactively communicate financial risks, issues, and key insights to the Controller and leadership team
• Review work performed by accounting staff; provide coaching, training, and ongoing development support
• Serve as a subject matter expert for system enhancements and process changes
• Act as backup to the Controller, providing leadership support as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall accounting and finance operations

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Demonstrated success managing and improving the month-end close process
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls and accounting procedures
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling)
• Ability to interpret financial data and present insights clearly to leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion with confidential information
• Process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Prior experience reviewing or supervising accounting staff preferred
• Experience with ERP systems and system implementations or conversions preferred
• Construction accounting, job costing, or WIP experience preferred