Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller | Construction | Phoenix, AZ

Vaco is partnering with a growing, employee-owned general contractor to hire an Assistant Controller for its Phoenix office. This is a great opportunity for someone with a construction accounting background who wants to step into a broader role with exposure to job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion accounting, financial reporting, subcontractor qualification, lien waivers, and process improvement.

This position will work closely with the Controller and CFO and offers a clear path for someone who wants to continue developing into accounting leadership as the company grows.

What stands out about this role?

• $115K-$120K base salary 10% bonus, with flexibility up to $125K for the right large-general contractor background
• Employee-owned company with a 10% ESOP contribution
• 6% 401(k) match
• Company is approximately $500M in revenue with significant growth plans
• Strong exposure to both the Controller and CFO
• Opportunity to eventually grow into the Controller role
• Broad construction accounting exposure beyond traditional GL accounting
• Opportunity to help improve accounting processes and systems
• Stable leadership team with the previous Assistant Controller recently promoted into the Controller position
• Onsite environment with flexibility when needed for appointments and family obligations

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial statement preparation, general ledger entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and detailed account analysis
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Maintain job costing and WIP reporting and partner with Project Managers on forecasting
• Support percentage-of-completion accounting and construction-related reporting
• Assist with tax, insurance, regulatory, and compliance reporting
• Prepare quarterly financial presentations and statistical reports for company leadership and operations teams
• Review subcontractor financial statements, contractor licenses, and other information used in subcontractor qualification
• Review and manage 20-day preliminary notices and lien waivers
• Support AP and AR, including invoice and draw review
• Evaluate accounting processes, recommend improvements, and assist with implementing new procedures
• Work cross-functionally with accounting, project management, and operational teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally within construction
• Experience with job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Background as a Cost Accountant, Senior Accountant, Project Accountant, Accounting Manager, or similar
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively with both accounting and operational teams
• Curiosity and a desire to continue learning and taking on more responsibility
• General contractor or large subcontractor accounting experience strongly preferred
• Sage 300 Timberline experience strongly preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• $115,000-$120,000 base salary, with flexibility up to $125,000 depending on experience
• 10% annual bonus opportunity
• 10% ESOP contribution
• 6% 401(k) match
• Full-time, onsite position in Phoenix, AZ
• Long-term opportunity to grow into greater accounting leadership responsibility

Interested in joining an employee-owned construction company where you can build toward the next step in your career? Apply today!

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