Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller is a key member of the finance team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and supporting the CFO in delivering accurate, timely financial information. This role serves as a working manager — hands-on with the numbers while also coaching and developing a small accounting team. The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in maintaining job costing accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements across the accounting function.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations & CloseOwn the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completionPrepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statementsOversee job costing for active remodeling projects, including WIP (work-in-progress) schedulesManage intercompany transactions and ensure proper elimination entriesMaintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation reportingTeam Leadership & DevelopmentSupervise and mentor accounting staff including AP, AR, and payroll personnelSet clear performance expectations, conduct regular 1:1s, and support professional growthDelegate effectively while maintaining accountability for output qualityFinancial Reporting & AnalysisAssist in preparing monthly financial packages for leadership reviewAnalyze project margins and flag cost overruns or billing discrepanciesSupport cash flow forecasting and working capital managementRespond to ad hoc reporting requests from operations and ownershipCompliance, Audit & ControlsMaintain and strengthen internal controls across AP, AR, payroll, and job costingCoordinate external audits and tax preparation with outside CPA firmEnsure compliance with GAAP, sales tax, and subcontractor 1099 requirementsMonitor lien waiver and certificate of insurance tracking for subcontractorsSystems & Process ImprovementIdentify and implement workflow improvements within the accounting departmentServe as a key user for accounting and project management software integrationsDocument accounting policies and procedures; keep the accounting manual currentQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 1–2 years in a supervisory roleStrong knowledge of GAAP and job costing principlesProficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar construction ERP)Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling)PreferredCPA license or active CPA candidateExperience with WIP accounting and percentage-of-completion revenue recognitionFamiliarity with lien waivers, subcontractor compliance, and prevailing wage