Assistant Controller

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Construction Company, Inc. in Draper, UT seeks an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations and support financial reporting.

You'll help build a strong accounting team and ensure accurate, timely statements in a fast-paced construction environment. Responsibilities include closing processes, project cost management, GAAP and SOX compliance, and collaborating with senior leaders to drive strategic insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, leadership preferred.
• Construction accounting experience strongly preferred, especially heavy civil/infrastructure.
• Understanding of construction financial reporting, job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger, and internal controls.
• Experience with SOX compliance and audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including GL reconciliations.
• Support construction accounting activities: revenue recognition, job costing, WIP, and project performance.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations to understand project financials.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Ensure GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Support audits, tax documentation, and financial reporting.
• Oversee AP/AR/payroll/equipment accounting and reconciliations.
• Mentor accounting team and promote accountability.
• Partner with leadership on financial analysis and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Location: Draper, UT

Pay Range: N/A

Salary Interval: Salary

Position Description

What You'll Do

As our Assistant Controller, you'll play an important role in overseeing accounting operations, supporting financial reporting, and helping develop a strong and efficient accounting team.

1. Partner with the Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
2. Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes, including general ledger reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
3. Support construction accounting activities, including revenue recognition, job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project financial performance.
4. Work directly with project managers, estimators, and operations leadership to understand project financials and support business decisions.
5. Evaluate and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures.
6. Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, and applicable accounting standards.
7. Support internal and external audits, tax documentation, and financial reporting requirements.
8. Oversee the accuracy of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, equipment accounting, and bank reconciliations.
9. Mentor and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
10. Partner with the Controller and senior leadership on financial analysis, special projects, and strategic business initiatives.

Position Requirements

What We're Looking For

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including experience in an accounting leadership or supervisory role.
3. Construction accounting experience strongly preferred, particularly within heavy civil, highway, infrastructure, or commercial construction.
4. Understanding of construction financial reporting, including job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition.
5. Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
6. Experience with SOX compliance, audit preparation, and accounting process improvements.
7. Ability to analyze financial information, identify opportunities for improvement, and communicate findings to leadership.
8. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
9. A collaborative leadership style with a genuine interest in mentoring and developing others.
10. Comfortable working directly with operational leaders and translating financial information into meaningful business insights.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.