Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Little Rock, AR
Reports To: Controller
Division: Accounting
Employment Type: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Buffalo Builders is seeking a full-time Assistant Controller to report directly to the Corporate Controller. This position offers strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic and growing organization. 

As the Assistant Controller, you will be deeply involved in the accounting function and have responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, completing reconciliations, supporting month-end close, and ensuring the integrity of financial data across all company entities while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements. As a critical member of the accounting team, you will work closely with the Corporate Controller and our Executive Team and will play a critical role in overseeing daily accounting operations in a growth-oriented environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. General Ledger & Financial Accounting

• Maintain and oversee the General Ledger for multiple entities
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, allocations, and adjustments
• Own and manage the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with reporting standards
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of monthly financial reporting packages to the Executive Team
• Manage the company ERP interface at each month-end, including real-time troubleshooting of integration issues and maintaining integrity of accounting data within ERP systems
• Ensure journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation meet audit standards and internal control requirements
• Complete bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Review and maintain chart accounts and account accuracy
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and variances
• Identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiency within accounting workflows
• Maintain separate books and records for multiple entities (AP/AR, Reconciliations, Payroll, etc.)
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Ensure proper coding and allocation of expenses across entities
• Review vendor payments, invoice coding, customer billing, and collections activity
• Ensure accurate processing and recording transactions
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and reporting

2. Compliance & Reporting

• Assist with audit preparation and external accountant requests
• Support tax preparation by maintaining organized and accurate financial documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting procedures, and company policies
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information
• Ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies and accounting standards

3. Leadership & Strategic Contribution

• Lead, develop, and retain a team of accounting professionals
• Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Participate with senior executives and accounting leadership in establishing operational objectives and continuous improvement priorities
• Identify and drive opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes, leveraging technology including AI tools where appropriate
• Contribute to the development of accounting policies, procedures, and evaluation criteria for systems and process initiatives
• Represent the accounting department in cross-functional projects and executive-level discussions as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Proven ability to manage and develop accounting teams through periods of growth and expansion
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, and reporting tools
• Track record of driving process improvement, automation, or accounting system enhancement initiatives
• Experience interfacing with external auditors and senior leadership on financial reporting matters

AI Requirement

• Familiarity with AI-enabled accounting tools and automation technologies
• Proven experience implementing process automation or AI-driven workflow improvements
• Ability to design dashboards and data-driven operational systems

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent experience; candidates without a CPA but with strong Financial Reporting track records are encouraged to apply
• Experience with ERP implementations or consolidations 
• Proficiency in Procore and Sage Intacct

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: Competitive, based on experience
• Performance Bonus: Participation In Company Profit Sharing Program

COMPANY BENEFITS

Buffalo Builders believes in taking care of our employees by offering benefits that support their physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), Paid Time Off, paid holidays, training and development, giving back to the community, and much more.

EEO STATEMENT

Buffalo Builders is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.