Assistant Controller

Description

• Audit - Partner with external auditors to support annual audit procedures. Ensure timely communication and provide accurate documentation, including “Prepared by Client” deliverables.
• Transaction Processing - Manage/Supervise AR, AP, Job Costing, General Ledger, Contracts Management and Purchasing
• ERP and System Deployment - Aid in the implementation of new ERP and additional software tools to modernize and scale the business
• Project Forecasting - Work closely with the project managers to ensure accurate data on jobs and cost accounting
• Financial Planning & Analysis - Support annual planning cycle, including preparation and consolidation of budget requests across businesses, analytics, management review and Board presentations.
• Financial Reporting - Responsible for month-end close process and coordinate the closing of the division’s accounting books. Report financial results in conformity with US GAAP together with financial and accounting policies established by Corporate Accounting
• Policies & Controls - Ensure that efficient policies and procedures and the proper internal controls are in place
• Monthly Performance Review - Maintain KPI dashboards and steer monthly analytical process to assess operational and financial performance, including labor efficiency and productivity, margin scalability, and cash conversion. Review expense projections and provide recommendations regarding cost reduction as well as opportunities to redeploy resources across projects and departments. Assess risks and opportunities spanning revenue growth, margin expansion and cash conversion.
• Lead various operational and financial analyses and prepared other ad hoc operational and financial reports as requested
• Percentage of Completion Accounting - Develop and maintain effective Percentage of Completion forecast capability. Assess adequacy of resource deployment commensurate with known project schedules and workload. Ensure adequate cost accumulation on each project. Oversee the construction project accounting process from start to finish. Prepares and analyzes month-end reporting (WIP report, over/under, gross margin, revenue recognition, and revenue projection, a shift of work and variances to plan, forecast adjustments, earnings fade/gain, preconstruction costs)

Requirements

• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant required
• Position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and vision.
• Successfully pass a background check, drug screening, and employment verification.
• Position requires work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. Experience with Sage 300 CRE ideal.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and understanding of percentage completion accounting preferred
• Preferred: 5 – 7 years’ progressive accounting experience, working in public accounting or corporate accounting.
• Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company standards.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance