Assistant Controller

Chesapeake Search Partners; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading search firm is seeking an Assistant Controller in Columbia, MD to oversee day-to-day construction accounting functions and lead revenue recognition processes. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in construction accounting, with strong skills in data analysis and job costing. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 annually and various benefits including medical and vision insurance. Candidates motivated for leadership roles will find ample growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction accounting experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on WIP and revenue recognition experience.
• Extensive job costing knowledge with demonstrated practical application.
• 5+ years working with data, reporting, and analysis.
• System implementation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute day-to-day construction accounting functions.
• Lead and support Work in Progress (WIP) and revenue recognition processes.
• Oversee and analyze job costing.
• Identify and drive process improvements.

Skills

Construction accounting expertise

Leadership motivation

Data analysis

Process improvement

Job costing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Procore

Job description

Assistant Director at Chesapeake Search Partners

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking an Assistant Controller with deep construction accounting expertise and a strong desire to grow into a future leadership role. This is a hands on position that will help contribute to process improvements, systems optimization, and long term organizational growth. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, and the motivation to grow overtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute day-to-day construction accounting functions with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Lead and support Work in Progress (WIP) and revenue recognition processes.
• Oversee and analyze job costing
• Work extensively with data to identify trends, streamline workflows, and support department reporting needs.
• Leverage strong systems knowledge to enhance existing platforms.
• Identify and drive process improvements to improve efficiency
• Partner with leadership on accounting activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years of construction accounting experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on WIP and revenue recognition experience.
• Extensive job costing knowledge with demonstrated practical application.
• 5+ years working with data, reporting, and analysis.Broad knowledge of accounting systems and technology.
• System implementation experience, including involvement in at least one major software rollout preferred.
• Experience with Sage 300 CRE preferred.
• Experience with Procore preferred.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Construction

For more information, please contact Patrick Fitzgerald at Chesapeake Search Partners.

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

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