Assistant Controller

About the role

This role will oversee operational accounting for designated business units and manage a team of 4–7 professionals, including regional controllers, senior accountants, and cost accountants. The position will play a key role in revenue recognition, billing analysis, project risk review, team development, and continuous process improvement across the accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations accounting for assigned business units and provide leadership to a team of accounting professionals
• Manage revenue and margin recognition, over/under billing analysis, and budget-to-actual project reviews
• Identify project-level financial risks and develop mitigation strategies, escalating major concerns and opportunities to senior leadership
• Lead weekly check-ins with staff focused on technical development, performance, and career progression
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of the accounting team
• Monitor workload distribution and conduct timely performance reviews
• Support process improvement initiatives related to project accounting, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Provide oversight and guidance related to cost accounting, payroll support, and construction accounting practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership and finance teams to support business growth and operational performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• 7+ years of management experience required
• Prior experience leading teams of accounting professionals in a complex environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606 required
• Experience with project accounting, operational accounting, and general ledger oversight
• Congstruction industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience coming from a larger-scale organization or complex business environment highly preferred
• Oracle Fusion or similar ERP experience preferred
• CPA or CCIFP preferred
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively