Assistant Controller

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 + Annual Bonus Location: Orlando, FL | Onsite Must be based in or within commuting distance of the Greater Orlando area. Why This Assistant Controller Opportunity Stands Out This Assistant Controller opportunity offers the chance to become the trusted right hand to the Controller within a rapidly growing construction organization. This is a highly visible role where you'll help drive accounting operations, oversee financial reporting, support strategic initiatives, and play a key role in building scalable accounting processes for continued growth. What Makes This Assistant Controller Role Especially Compelling True succession opportunity with a path into future accounting leadershipServe as the Controller's trusted business partner and second-in-commandHigh-growth organization with opportunities to influence processes and operationsExposure to executive leadership, strategic planning, and acquisition-related initiativesCompetitive bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits packageOpportunity to help shape the accounting department as the company continues to expand This role is ideal for a construction accounting professional who enjoys leading through influence, improving processes, and partnering across the organization to drive operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Of The Assistant Controller Partner closely with the Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reportingLead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process while ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are metPrepare and review financial statements, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedulesReview work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, overbillings, underbillings, job costing, and other construction accounting activitiesSupport annual audits and serve as a key liaison with external auditorsAnalyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to leadershipPartner with Accounts Payable, Billing, Collections, and Operations to improve workflows and strengthen internal controlsIdentify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and accounting efficienciesAssist with budgeting, forecasting, acquisition support, and special projects as the organization growsProvide leadership, coaching, and guidance across the accounting team while preparing to assume future supervisory responsibilities Qualifications For The Assistant Controller Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required7+ years of progressive accounting experienceStrong construction accounting experience is requiredPrior experience managing, supervising, mentoring, or leading accounting professionals is required, even if not currently managing direct reportsStrong experience with month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger, and balance sheet reconciliationsExperience with WIP schedules, overbillings, underbillings, job costing, and percentage-of-completion accountingExperience supporting annual financial statement auditsExperience with construction ERP systemsStrong understanding of GAAP and internal controlsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsAbility to operate independently while collaborating effectively across multiple departmentsMust be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements Benefits & Growth Annual bonus opportunityComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsRetirement savings planPaid time off and company holidaysStable, high-growth organizationExecutive exposure and long-term leadership opportunitiesOpportunity to help build scalable accounting processes during an exciting growth phase This Assistant Controller opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction accounting professional who is ready to step into a high-impact leadership role. The ideal candidate will have deep construction accounting expertise, strong technical accounting skills, and prior experience leading accounting teams. If you're looking to become the Controller's trusted partner while positioning yourself for future leadership, we'd love to connect.