Assistant Controller

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Step into a high-impact accounting leadership role with visibility to the Controller and CFO Join a well-established electrical construction company with complex projects and a strong reputation in the region Play a key role in monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, job costing, and WIP reporting Work in a stable, growth-oriented environment where strong accounting talent is valued Gain broad exposure across accounting operations, reporting, banking activity, and process improvement Bonus-eligible role with strong benefits and long-term upside Location: This is an on-site role based in Edison, New Jersey, with required travel between the New Jersey and NYC offices. Note: Must have strong accounting experience with construction exposure, including job costing and WIP reporting. CPA or CPA-eligible is preferred. About Us We are a leading electrical construction and communications infrastructure company delivering complex, high-performance projects across mission-critical, commercial, and large-scale environments. Our team is known for quality, reliability, and long-term client relationships, and we take pride in building careers where people can grow and make an impact. Confidential Employer. Job Description Support the Controller and CFO with core finance and accounting operations Help drive the monthly close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting schedules Assist with timely monthly financial statements and reporting in accordance with GAAP Own reconciliation of key accounts, document findings, and escalate exceptions as needed Help strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation of work product Support internal audit activity and external documentation requests Oversee banking activity, including preparation and release of approved payment files Monitor and resolve open accounting and operational issues Contribute to job costing, WIP reporting, and broader project financial analysis Identify opportunities to improve reporting, workpapers, and system visibility Partner closely with the accounting team and project operations on financial reporting and issue resolution Support special projects assigned by leadership Qualifications BA/BS in Accounting or Finance CPA or CPA-eligible preferred 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally with construction industry exposure Experience with job costing and WIP reporting Strong monthly close and account reconciliation experience Strong Excel skills, including lookups, index/match, pivot tables, and financial modeling ERP experience required; Vista Viewpoint preferred Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and process orientation Able to collaborate effectively with accounting leadership and operations teams Why You Will Love Working Here High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership Stable company with major projects and long-term client relationships Strong opportunity to grow within construction finance and accounting leadership Broad, meaningful responsibilities beyond basic transactional accounting Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, and additional support resources JPC-913 Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr