Assistant Controller

Pike Construction Services; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Construction Services is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in directing all accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls for a multi-entity construction environment.

The role oversees daily accounting operations, coordinates close processes, and provides financial insight to support strategic decisions. Candidates should bring 5–8 years of accounting experience and leadership, with CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in construction, project-based, or multi-entity accounting environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes for timely reporting.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Supervise daily accounting functions including AP/AR, payroll support, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Support external audits, regulatory examinations, and internal controls improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in directing and managing all accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal control activities of the organization. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, supervising accounting personnel, and assisting in financial planning, audits, and special projects. The Assistant Controller serves as a key member of the finance team and acts as a backup to the Controller, helping drive process improvements, maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, and provide financial insight to support strategic business decisions.

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages.
• Manage and participate in month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review general ledger activity and ensure proper account classifications and coding.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual variances.
• Analyze financial results and assist in preparing management reporting and financial analysis.

Accounting Operations

• Supervise daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, fixed assets, and cash management activities.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Monitor and improve accounting workflows, controls, and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by accounting staff.
• Assist with management of intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

Budget & Financial Analysis

• Assist with annual budget preparation and forecasting processes.
• Perform monthly overhead variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Support project profitability analysis, job costing reviews, and operational financial reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Assist in maintaining and strengthening internal controls and financial processes.
• Coordinate and support external audits, financial reviews, and regulatory examinations.
• Support preparation and filing of sales tax, use tax, and other regulatory reporting requirements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Assist the Controller in establishing departmental goals and performance expectations.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the accounting department.
• Cross-train team members to strengthen departmental capabilities and business continuity.
• Foster positive working relationships across departments and project teams.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Own and serve as the strategic leader for the CMIC ERP platform within Accounting, driving system optimization, process innovation, user adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial operations, reporting, and internal controls.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as acting Controller during absences and provide departmental leadership as needed.
• Assist with due diligence, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives when applicable.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in construction, project-based, or multi-entity accounting environments preferred.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Understanding of internal controls and accounting best practices.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

This version is structured as a true "second-in-command" finance position and aligns well with a construction/project-based organization like Pike, while creating a clear developmental path to Controller.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Core Values:

• Must conduct themselves in alignment with the company’s core values of PCMB Leadership, Ownership, Candor and Problem Solving, Authenticity, Collaboration, Get Things Done.

Core Business Skills:

• Responsible for building trust and rapport with all stakeholders by demonstrating a P rofessional C onsulting M indset B ehavior (PCMB) that produces an understanding of the customer viewpoints through various methods such as asking clarifying questions, effectively challenging to advise appropriately and understanding a variety of viewpoints. Must exhibit our professional consulting mindset, ownership mindset and leadership mindset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job includes but is not limited to the below chart indicator. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ACTIVITY CONTINOUSLY
67%-100% FREQUENTLY
34% - 66% OCCASSIONALLY
1%-33%

Standing / Walking / Balancing / Climbing/ Stooping / Kneeling / Crouching / Crawling X

Sitting X

Lifting / Carrying, Pushing, Pulling 15 lbs

Reaching / Handling X

Speaking / Hearing, / Seeing X

Depth Perception / Color Vision X

Repetitive Motion X

Outdoor / Indoor Inclement Weather X

Pike Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer(s). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Chinese

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in directing and managing all accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal control activities of the organization. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, supervising accounting personnel, and assisting in financial planning, audits, and special projects. The Assistant Controller serves as a key member of the finance team and acts as a backup to the Controller, helping drive process improvements, maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, and provide financial insight to support strategic business decisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting & Close Process

• Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages.
• Manage and participate in month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review general ledger activity and ensure proper account classifications and coding.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual variances.
• Analyze financial results and assist in preparing management reporting and financial analysis.

Accounting Operations

• Supervise daily accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, fixed assets, and cash management activities.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Monitor and improve accounting workflows, controls, and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by accounting staff.
• Assist with management of intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

Budget & Financial Analysis

• Assist with annual budget preparation and forecasting processes.
• Perform monthly overhead variance analysis against budget and forecast.
• Support project profitability analysis, job costing reviews, and operational financial reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support management decision-making.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Assist in maintaining and strengthening internal controls and financial processes.
• Coordinate and support external audits, financial reviews, and regulatory examinations.
• Support preparation and filing of sales tax, use tax, and other regulatory reporting requirements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Assist the Controller in establishing departmental goals and performance expectations.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the accounting department.
• Cross-train team members to strengthen departmental capabilities and business continuity.
• Foster positive working relationships across departments and project teams.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Own and serve as the strategic leader for the CMIC ERP platform within Accounting, driving system optimization, process innovation, user adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial operations, reporting, and internal controls.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as acting Controller during absences and provide departmental leadership as needed.
• Assist with due diligence, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic initiatives when applicable.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in construction, project-based, or multi-entity accounting environments preferred.

Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Understanding of internal controls and accounting best practices.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

This version is structured as a true "second-in-command" finance position and aligns well with a construction/project-based organization like Pike, while creating a clear developmental path to Controller.

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Core Values:

• Must conduct themselves in alignment with the company’s core values of PCMB Leadership, Ownership, Candor and Problem Solving, Authenticity, Collaboration, Get Things Done.

Core Business Skills:

• Responsible for building trust and rapport with all stakeholders by demonstrating a P rofessional C onsulting M indset B ehavior (PCMB) that produces an understanding of the customer viewpoints through various methods such as asking clarifying questions, effectively challenging to advise appropriately and understanding a variety of viewpoints. Must exhibit our professional consulting mindset, ownership mindset and leadership mindset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job includes but is not limited to the below chart indicator. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

ACTIVITY CONTINOUSLY
67%-100% FREQUENTLY
34% - 66% OCCASSIONALLY
1%-33%

Standing / Walking / Balancing / Climbing/ Stooping / Kneeling / Crouching / Crawling X

Sitting X

Lifting / Carrying, Pushing, Pulling 15 lbs

Reaching / Handling X

Speaking / Hearing, / Seeing X

Depth Perception / Color Vision X

Repetitive Motion X

Outdoor / Indoor Inclement Weather X

Pike Construction Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer(s). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Chinese

If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English - Spanish