Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Our client in Dallas, Texas, is looking for an Assistant Controller. About The Role The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the Controller in managing the company's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, and reinforcing internal controls within a construction-focused, project-based subcontractor environment. This role oversees day-to-day accounting functions, leads the month-end and year-end close processes, and ensures proper integration of project-level data including job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in overseeing all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and project accounting functions.
• Lead and manage full-cycle month-end and year-end close processes; review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and approve complex journal entries, accruals, allocations, and adjustments, including project-related costs, revenue, and overhead.
• Ensure accurate application of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition; review WIP schedules, job cost reports, and project profitability analyses.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures in compliance with GAAP and construction industry standards.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including senior and staff accountants; provide guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports; analyze variances and key construction metrics (e.g., backlog, project margins, over/under billings).
• Oversee account reconciliations (bank, intercompany, sub-ledgers); ensure discrepancies are identified and resolved timely.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in coordination with the Controller and leadership team.
• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance, including sales/use tax and construction-specific requirements.
• Lead or support ERP system optimization and implementation initiatives, particularly within Sage or other construction accounting platforms.

Qualifications

• Construction Experience-Vital to understand our industry to get started quickly: AIA Billing, retainage, lien waivers.
• A/R Billing experience-Vital to supervise a team of four and jump in when necessary to process billing and collections.
• Advanced GAAP understanding, like ASC 606 (revenue recognition/POC for construction), ASC 842 (Lease accounting), accruals, sales tax, and financial reporting.
• Experience with larger ERP systems like Sage, NetSuite, Viewpoint, or SAP.
• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance