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 Responsibilities Accounting Operations & Close Own the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statements Oversee job costing for active remodeling projects, including WIP (work‑in‑progress) schedules Manage intercompany transactions and ensure proper elimination entries Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation reporting Team Leadership & Development Supervise and mentor accounting staff including AP, AR, and payroll personnel Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular 1:1s, and support professional growth Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for output quality Financial Reporting & Analysis Assist in preparing monthly financial packages for leadership review Analyze project margins and flag cost overruns or billing discrepancies Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from operations and ownership Compliance, Audit & Controls Maintain and strengthen internal controls across AP, AR, payroll, and job costing Coordinate external audits and tax preparation with outside CPA firm Ensure compliance with GAAP, sales tax, and subcontractor 1099 requirements Monitor lien waiver and certificate of insurance tracking for subcontractors Systems & Process Improvement Identify and implement workflow improvements within the accounting department Serve as a key user for accounting and project management software integrations Document accounting policies and procedures; keep the accounting manual current Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 1–2 years in a supervisory role Strong knowledge of GAAP and job costing principles Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar construction ERP) Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial modeling) Preferred CPA license or active CPA candidate Experience with WIP accounting and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition Familiarity with lien waivers, subcontractor compliance, and prevailing wage #J-18808-Ljbffr Bowa Builders, Inc.