Assistant Controller

About the role

An opportunity for a construction accounting professional to step into a high-impact role where the numbers you manage are directly tied to real projects, real people, and real results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close cycle, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and compliance monitoring
• Ensure accurate job cost tracking, SOV billing, percent-complete reporting, and WIP analysis in close partnership with project teams
• Develop and implement strong internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP-compliant procedures
• Oversee payroll processing, vendor payments, AP/AR workflows, and general ledger accuracy
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, year-end audits, and insurance-related financial reporting
• Provide the CFO with accurate, timely financial metrics and champion continuous improvement across departmental processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• At least 5 years of construction or public accounting experience
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical, reconciliation, and organizational abilities
• CPA preferred but not required
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

About Us

Boyd Jones Construction is a Nebraska-based general contractor with nearly 200 employees and a track record built on doing what we say we're going to do. This role comes with clear expectations, a collaborative team, and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly supports the projects and people that keep BJC moving forward.