Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Controller

Description: 

The Assistant Controller will assist the Controller in managing the daily operations of the accounting department. This position will coordinate the month-end and year-end close process, supervise Staff Accountant, review financial information, maintain strong internal controls, and help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

The candidate will work closely with the Controller, Accounting Systems and Process Analyst, Payroll Supervisor, Data Analyst, company management, and other accounting personnel to support consistent accounting practices, improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and develop accounting staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Directly supervise Staff Accountants and other assigned accounting personnel.
• Coordinate monthly and annual financial close activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other accounting work for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions, account balances, or reporting variances.
• Assist with preparation of budgets, audits, tax support, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly Work In Process report.
• Assist with cash management, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, and other general accounting functions as assigned.
• Help ensure accounting activities comply with company policies, GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal control expectations.
• Assist the Controller with assigning work priorities, monitoring workloads, and coordinating accounting activities.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, coaching, corrective action, and professional development for assigned accounting personnel.
• Train and mentor accounting employees while promoting consistency in accounting practices and procedures.
• Coordinate with the Accounting Systems and Process Analyst, Payroll Supervisor, Data Analyst, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve cross-functional processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, automate processes, and reduce manual work.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting procedures, ERP enhancements, reporting improvements, and other special projects.
• Serve as backup for the Controller during absences and assist with department management decisions as appropriate.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Five or more years of accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Construction accounting or job cost accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close procedures.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, auditors, vendors, and external business partners.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift office materials or supplies up to 25 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with employees, management, vendors, and other internal or external parties.

Work Environment:

• Work will consist mostly of office-based accounting, financial reporting, staff supervision, and departmental coordination.
• Occasional travel to other company offices or operating locations may be required for training, implementation support, process review, or system-related projects.
• Position may require occasional work outside normal business hours during system updates, month-end/year-end close, urgent accounting issues, or special projects.