What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller - Construction position at The Alliance Group?
What You'll Do as the Assistant Controller:
- Lead, supervise, and develop a diverse accounting team of more than ten staff, setting clear expectations and building accountability
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, reconciliations, general ledger activities, and financial reporting
- Manage monthly close activities and support accurate, timely reporting for company leadership
- Maintain and improve job costing processes, project reporting, and financial controls
- Oversee weekly payroll activities, including certified payroll and prevailing wage-related processes
- Track retainage, change orders, contract balances, and project financial performance
- Partner with project teams to ensure accurate cost coding and reporting
- Coordinate with external accounting partners and advisors as needed
- Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiencies across accounting operations
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and growth initiatives
- Help strengthen accounting systems and reporting capabilities as the organization continues to scale
Must-Haves as the Accounting Manager:
- 5 years of accounting experience within the construction industry
- Strong understanding of job costing, month-end close, reconciliations, AP, and AR
- Experience working within construction ERP systems such as Foundation, Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 Construction, or similar platforms
- Experience supporting payroll and payroll-related accounting processes
- Strong Excel and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of accounting functions
- Proven ability to identify issues, improve processes, and drive results
- Strong communication skills and professionalism
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000