Assistant Regional Controller

About Pave America Pave America is the nation's premier self‑performing asphalt and concrete service provider, bringing together more than 30 established paving companies across the United States. We combine the resources, technology, and scale of a national platform with the local expertise and reputation of trusted regional brands. Our teams serve commercial, industrial, HOA, utility, and municipal clients nationwide, delivering everything from paving and concrete to milling, striping, and sealcoating. We are proud to be the official paving partner of the Make‑A‑Wish Foundation. We are growing, and we are investing in the financial talent and systems that support that growth. Position Summary We are seeking an Assistant Regional Controller to support accounting operations across our North and Mid‑Atlantic Regions. Based in our Purcellville, VA area office, this role partners closely with the Regional Controller and Regional CFO to ensure accurate job‑level financial reporting, timely month‑end close, and strong internal controls across multiple branches and entities. This is a hands‑on role for an accounting professional who understands construction and how the numbers behind a project actually work – from estimate to job cost to revenue recognition. Key Responsibilities Support month‑end and year‑end close for multiple branches and legal entities within the region, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations. Own and maintain job costing accuracy – track project costs against estimates, review committed costs, and partner with operations and project managers to resolve variances. Assist in work‑in‑progress (WIP) reporting, percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition, and over/under billing analysis for active construction jobs. Prepare and review branch‑level P&L, balance sheet, and margin reporting; help investigate and explain variances to budget and forecast. Maintain the integrity of financial data in the company’s ERP system (NetSuite) and supporting subledgers. Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll coordination as needed to ensure complete and accurate cost capture. Help strengthen and document internal controls, accounting policies, and close procedures across the region. Support external audit and lender requests with timely, well‑organized schedules and documentation. Assist with integration and standardization of accounting processes as new branches join the region. Partner cross‑functionally with regional leadership, corporate finance, and branch teams to provide reliable, decision‑useful financial information. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a meaningful portion in construction accounting and job costing . Strong working knowledge of construction‑specific accounting concepts: job cost tracking, committed costs, WIP, percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition, and over/under billings. Solid understanding of GAAP and month‑end close processes. Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets across multiple branches or entities. High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to work on‑site at our Purcellville, VA area office with some travel to other sites in VA. Preferred Qualifications Hands‑on experience with NetSuite (strongly preferred). Experience in a multi‑branch, multi‑entity, or private equity‑backed organization. Experience supporting an acquisitive or rapidly growing company, including entity or system integrations. CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification. Familiarity with construction/paving estimating or project management software. What We Offer Competitive base salary of $130-145K, commensurate with experience. Performance‑based bonus eligibility. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company match. Paid time off and holidays. A collaborative, people‑first culture that values quality, accountability, and doing the job the right way. #J-18808-Ljbffr