Assistant Controller

Our client is a growing commercial construction organization in the Phoenix area is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting team.

This is an excellent step-up opportunity for a strong Senior Accountant or Senior Project Accountant who is ready to advance into an Assistant Controller role . Previous Assistant Controller experience is not required.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in commercial construction accounting, including job costing, WIP, project accounting, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close , along with the desire to expand into broader financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and accounting leadership responsibilities.

Working closely with the Controller, this individual will gain exposure across the accounting function while becoming a key resource to project management and operations. As the organization continues to grow, there will be significant opportunity to take ownership of increasingly complex and higher-level accounting responsibilities.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger analysis.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze job costing and WIP schedules .
• Review project costs, billing, profitability, and financial performance.
• Support project billing, change orders, lien waivers, certificates of insurance, and other construction accounting requirements.
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to research variances and resolve project accounting issues.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Support audit, tax, and financial review activities.
• Help maintain effective accounting controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and efficiencies.
• Assist with accounting system and process improvements.
• Serve as a trusted backup to the Controller while gradually taking ownership of additional responsibilities.

What We're Looking For:

• Approximately 5+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Commercial construction accounting experience required.
• Strong preference for experience within mechanical contracting, HVAC, plumbing, specialty contracting, or a similar commercial construction environment .
• Strong understanding of job costing and WIP accounting .
• Experience with project billing and other construction/project accounting functions.
• Solid general accounting foundation including: General ledger, Account reconciliations, Journal entries, Month-end close, AP/AR, Financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively with accounting, project management, and operations teams.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, but not required for a candidate with strong relevant experience .
• Experience with construction ERP, project management, field-service, or accounting systems is a plus.