Assistant Controller

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Charlotte, NC seeks an Assistant to the Controller to manage routine accounting operations, month-end closings, reconciliations, and the scale-up of the enterprise. The role includes ownership of percentage of completion accounting and leadership of an accounting team across the branch.

The position supports NetSuite implementation, cross-entity consolidations, and robust controls to ensure audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a multi-entity or service-based environment.
• Strong understanding of monthly reconciliations, book closings, and general accounting principles.
• Experience with construction and percentage of completion accounting preferred.
• NetSuite experience preferred; comfort supporting system implementation and standardization.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing, acquisition-driven environment with evolving responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across branch operations and corporate accounting.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support both branch-level and corporate-level accounting needs.
• Eagerness to grow into broader corporate accounting responsibilities as the platform scales.

Responsibilities

• Serve as assistant to the Controller, handling routine accounting operations including monthly reconciliations and book closings.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes for the branch, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Own the percentage of completion accounting process
• Oversee accounting team including billing, collections, payables, and cash application processes
• Support the implementation and standardization of NetSuite across the branch and the broader platform
• Assist in standardizing accounting processes and controls to support scalability and audit readiness
• As the role evolves, support monthly consolidations across multiple entities within the Company’s platform
• Support corporate-level reporting and accounting function preparation as the platform grows
• Partner with corporate accounting team members to ensure consistent accounting practices
• Support integration of newly acquired businesses into the corporate accounting structure and systems as the Company grows through M&A
• Assist with audits, tax preparation, and compliance requirements as needed
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting workflows, systems, and reporting capabilities across both branch and corporate levels

Skills

Accounting operations

Communication

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

• Serve as assistant to the Controller, handling routine accounting operations including monthly reconciliations and book closings
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes for the branch, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Own the percentage of completion accounting process
• Oversee accounting team including billing, collections, payables, and cash application processes
• Support the implementation and standardization of NetSuite across the branch and the broader platform
• Assist in standardizing accounting processes and controls to support scalability and audit readiness
• As the role evolves, support monthly consolidations across multiple entities within the Company’s platform
• Support corporate‑level reporting and accounting function preparation as the platform grows
• Partner with corporate accounting team members to ensure consistent accounting practices
• Support integration of newly acquired businesses into the corporate accounting structure and systems as the Company grows through M&A
• Assist with audits, tax preparation, and compliance requirements as needed
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting workflows, systems, and reporting capabilities across both branch and corporate levels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a multi‑entity or service‑based environment
• Strong understanding of monthly reconciliations, book closings, and general accounting principles
• Experience with construction and percentage of completion accounting preferred
• NetSuite experience preferred; comfort supporting system implementation and standardization
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast‑growing, acquisition‑driven environment with evolving responsibilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across branch operations and corporate accounting
• Ability to manage competing priorities and support both branch‑level and corporate‑level accounting needs
• Eagerness to grow into broader corporate accounting responsibilities as the platform scales

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in accounting operations, including monthly reconciliations, book closings, and percentage of completion accounting. Proficient in NetSuite implementation and standardization, with strong communication skills to collaborate across branch and corporate accounting functions.