Assistant Controller

KYA Services is a turnkey general contractor recognized by USA Today as one of the nation’s Top Workplaces for two consecutive years. We specialize in creating innovative indoor and outdoor environments that make an impact in schools, communities and public spaces. Our mission is simple, creating a better place.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support most aspects of accounting department including the managing.
• Plan, implement and oversee overall accounting strategy by maintaining current policies and procedures.
• Be responsible for accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, budgeting, cash forecasting, revenue and expenditure variance analysis, check runs, and fixed asset activity.
• Reviewing and approving vendor payments and subcontractor disbursements.
• Overseeing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes, ensuring timely invoicing and collections.
• Monitoring job costs and ensuring accurate allocation of expenses to projects.
• Oversee day-to-day departmental accounting analysis (e.g., all project expenses need a job number, AP & AR transactions must have departments and divisions,etc).
• Assisting with project budgeting and forecasting, including analyzing variances and reporting on profitability.
• Review all Journal Entries for accuracy and relevance.
• Review and/or prepare Sales Tax Return for all companies.
• Reconcile bank accounts and assist with credit card statements reconciliation when needed.
• Assisting with cash flow monitoring and forecasting to ensure adequate liquidity for project needs and company operations.
• Close Financials and prepare reports monthly.
• Oversee & maintain the month-end schedule.
• Assisting in the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, such as construction-specific software (e.g., Sage Intacct, HubSpot, or Procore).
• Identifying opportunities for process improvements and enhancing internal controls.
• Manage Chart of Accounts.
• Working closely with project managers and estimators to provide financial insights and support decision making.
• Manage the Balance Sheet Accounts Details for all companies.
• Set up and monitor Key Performance Indicators.
• Assist in training of other departments on policies and procedures.
• Directly responsible for all accounting duties related to our companies, KYA Services, Progressive Surface Solutions, TLS Choice, Aircom, Chillermen & The Labor Solutions.
• Assist in the coordination of Audits.
• Assisting in preparing accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and industry-specific regulations.
• Assisting in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Must have excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
• Additional Assistant Controller duties as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly oversees a team of 7 which include two Senior Accountants II, two Staff Accountants II, one Accounting Associate, one Bookkeeper, & a Senior Payroll and AP Specialist. Additionally, as a senior member of the Accounting team, acts as the mentor to the remainder of the accounting department.