Assistant Controller

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Company and the Accounting-Tax-Finance (ATF) team. This role is structured across three key areas: accounting operations, financial planning and analysis, and financial systems. The position is safety-sensitive, requiring work on construction sites with inherent hazards, and is subject to drug testing and compliance policies as a Federal Contractor.

About the Role

Wagman is a multi-faceted, fourth-generation family-owned construction firm specializing in heavy civil, general construction, and geotechnical services. Core competencies include design-build, infrastructure, marine construction, modified concrete, grooving and grinding, and geotechnical construction services.

Responsibilities

• Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting
  • Supervise and direct day-to-day activities for general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset accounting, and financial reporting.
  • Manage the Staff Accountant, Accounting Administrator, and Accounts Payable staff, including mentoring and development.
  • Oversee the month-end closing process for a consolidated group of companies, joint ventures, and related entities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and other closing activities.
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
  • Manage monthly accounting and reporting for the company’s employee benefit plan.
  • Monitor, track, and ensure timely filing of regulatory applications, including prequalifications and business licenses.
  • Assist the Controller with tax compliance, external financial audits, tax return preparation, and maintaining compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Own the company’s consolidated financial budget/forecast, including driver development, scenario construction, sensitivity analysis, and documentation of assumptions.
  • Coordinate the forecast cycle with division heads and project managers, ensuring on-time completion and adherence to format requirements.
  • Monitor submitted budgets/forecasts for completeness, consistency, and reconciliation to approved projections.
  • Perform reasonableness reviews of forecast phasing and escalate unresolved questions to the Controller and CFO.
  • Aggregate operations budgets/forecasts into the company budget, reconcile period-over-period movements, and prepare variance commentary for management reporting.
  • Provide decision support and ad hoc analysis to the CFO and Controller.
• Financial Systems and Reporting Platform
  • Serve as the accountable owner of the company’s Datarails implementation, including scope, configuration, testing, user adoption, and training.
  • Establish source-data standards for the department and direct related readiness workstreams.
  • Evaluate, pilot, and deploy AI capabilities within the finance function, such as variance commentary drafting, anomaly detection, and natural-language query of financial data.
  • Develop, test, and maintain financial and operational dashboards according to established close schedules.
  • Measure and report on close-cycle time and manual effort displaced by the platform.
  • Participate in business process improvement projects.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including at least two years of direct supervisory responsibility (public accounting experience preferred).
• Demonstrated experience designing and building driver-based financial models in Microsoft Excel (candidates will be asked to walk through a model they built).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including structured tables, Power Query, and multi-sheet model construction.
• Working knowledge of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and work-in-process reporting.
• Experience in the construction industry is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with financial planning and analysis platforms (e.g., Datarails, Vena, Planful, Workday Adaptive Planning, Anaplan) is strongly preferred.
• CPA, MBA, or CCIFP certification is a plus.
• Experience with Viewpoint V6/Vista construction software, SQL, Power BI, or Tableau is a plus.

Qualifications

• Maintain the highest personal integrity and ethical standards.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, sound critical thinking, and teamwork.
• Strong technical accounting background with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and focused on continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to work with diverse personalities.
• Highly proficient in ERP and other business systems.
• Ability to balance recurring close and reporting obligations with forward-looking analytical commitments.
• Skill in explaining financial results, forecast assumptions, and analytical conclusions to non-financial audiences.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing accounting staff.

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit for extended periods while working at a computer performing routine office tasks.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and carrying items.
• Ability to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.
• Acceptable corrected vision and hearing.
• Ability to travel to project sites occasionally.

Pay

$100,000 – $125,000 (based on experience).

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, including orthopedic care.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 8 paid holidays and paid time off.

About Wagman

Wagman’s core values—integrity, mutual respect, safety, innovation, sense of urgency, and community—guide every decision. The company is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce, fostering a sense of belonging, and providing equal opportunities. Wagman is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.