Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support accounting operations and financial oversight for a Long-term Contract position based in Centennial, Colorado. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding close activities, and strengthening reporting across a multi-entity environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction accounting, thrives in a hands-on setting, and can partner effectively with senior finance leadership and internal stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Direct monthly and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial results. • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by reviewing entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation across multiple entities. • Prepare internal and external financial reports, including consolidated statements and analysis for leadership review. • Oversee intercompany accounting processes, resolve balance discrepancies, and manage elimination entries during consolidation. • Support financial statement audits by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and coordinating required documentation. • Apply construction accounting knowledge to monitor project-related financial activity and ensure proper treatment of costs and revenue. • Use Viewpoint Vista and Microsoft Excel to analyze data, improve reporting accuracy, and streamline accounting workflows. • Partner with the Controller and senior finance team on special projects, including process enhancements and accounting-related operational changes.• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including work in an Assistant Controller, Controller, or senior accounting capacity. • Strong command of month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting processes. • Experience with financial statement audits and the preparation of supporting schedules and reconciliations. • Demonstrated expertise in intercompany accounting, eliminations, and multi-entity consolidations. • Background in construction accounting with a solid understanding of industry-specific financial practices. • Proficiency with Viewpoint Vista and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and communicate effectively with finance and operational teams.