Assistant Controller

The ODA Group is working with a private equity backed specialty construction firm that is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to manage the company's day-to-day accounting operations and support the Controller and CFO. This position will be based in the DFW area and will work remote.This is an important role with significant exposure to operations and senior leadership, as well as the opportunity to help build scalable accounting processes in a growing, private equity-backed business. The company has revenues of around $200 million and is growing both organically and through M&A.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, cash, and reconciliations.Lead and manage the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.Oversee project/job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and project profitability reporting.Prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses.Partner with operations and project managers to investigate job cost and financial variances.Serve as a key NetSuite user and identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting, and processes.Maintain strong accounting controls and assist with audits, tax compliance, and PE reporting requirements.Help develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and scalable processes.Manage, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team.QualificationsPublic accounting experience7+ years of progressive accounting experience.Experience in construction, specialty contracting, manufacturing, or another project-based business preferredStrong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.Experience with monthly close, job costing, WIP, and project accounting preferred.NetSuite experience strongly preferred.Strong Excel and analytical skills.Private equity-backed company experience is a plus.CPA preferred but not required.