Assistant Controller

E.S. Wagner Co. is a heavy civil and highway construction company serving clients in both the public and private sectors. With headquarters in Oregon, Ohio, E.S. Wagner has the people and resources to complete challenging and complex projects across various geographical areas. The company combines innovative engineering and construction with the latest technology and equipment, building a reputation as a safe, capable, and expert general contractor. Integrity, reliability, and pride in quality work make E.S. Wagner an industry leader and employer of choice.

About the role

The Assistant Controller plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations by ensuring accurate financial reporting and optimizing accounting systems and workflows within a complex construction environment. This position works closely with the CFO and cross-functional departments to ensure the company’s accounting infrastructure effectively supports both operational and strategic business needs. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Oregon, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with consolidations, intercompany transactions, and variance analysis.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation and support audit requests.
• Provide support to the Payroll Department as needed, including serving as backup coverage for Payroll Administrators during absences.
• Monitor and enhance internal controls across financial processes, such as verification of vendors and review of packing slips.
• Document accounting procedures, update accounting policies, and support internal compliance frameworks.
• Assist in developing new workflow documentation for the Vista software.
• Identify risks or control gaps and propose remediation steps.
• Track and coordinate system upgrades, enhancements, and patches affecting accounting and construction management software.
• Partner with IT to support system implementations, integrations, and new tool evaluations.
• Work with operations, HR, and Contract Coordinators to streamline end-to-end workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3–7 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a corporate or public accounting environment; construction or project-based accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or progress toward certification preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Ability to become technically proficient with Trimble Construction 1 Vista and other supporting software.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.