What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at VCI Construction?
Assistant Controller
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VCI Construction LLC is seeking a skilled and highly analytical Assistant Controller to
join our accounting and finance team at our Upland, California headquarters. This
position plays a key role in supporting the Controller in managing the company’s
financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving efficiency through data
analysis and process improvement.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative
environment. You’ll be involved in all aspects of accounting — from journal entries and
reconciliations to financial statement preparation, job costing, and audit support. This is
an on-site position, offering the opportunity to work closely with operations, project
management, and executive leadership in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Connecting you to great benefits
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
- Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
- 401(k) w/ Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Legal Insurance
What you’ll do
- Support the Controller in managing daily accounting operations, financial
- reporting, and month-end closings.
- Work closely with project managers to analyze job costs, profitability, and project
- performance.
- Develop and improve reporting tools, spreadsheets, and financial models using
- advanced Excel functions and Google Sheets.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve data
- accuracy.
- Provide insights and recommendations to management based on trend analysis
- and financial results.
- Take charge of special projects and assist management with ad hoc reporting
- requests as needed.
- Prepare and post journal entries and ensure the accuracy of general ledger data.
- Assist with aging report reviews to maintain accurate records and proper cash
- flow management.
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, reconciliations, job cost reports, and
- variance analyses.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting controls.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
What you’ll need
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus).
- 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction,
- utilities, or a related industry.
- Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling, etc.)
- required.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., Microsoft Dynamic
- Solomon, SAP S/4 Hana) preferred.
- Solid understanding of job costing, WIP, and project accounting principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
The wage range for Assistant Controller is $100,000.00 - $120,000.00.
Why work with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.
Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000