Assistant Controller

01701 Frontier-Kemper Const Inc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an Assistant Controller in Evansville, IN. The role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for a unit generating over $500M in revenue, supervising accounting staff and coordinating audits.

You will drive monthly closes, provide insightful analysis to leadership, and lead continuous improvement across the finance function in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance management in construction.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with JD Edwards, Hyperion and Essbase preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the business unit for all accounting and controllership operations.
• Lead monthly close process for construction operations and GAAP reporting.
• Prepare financial analyses and management commentary on variances.
• Oversee cash management, banking, forecasting, and reporting to the parent company.
• Maintain internal controls aligned with SOX and public company requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors for quarterly/annual audits and remediate risks.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and productivity in the finance function.
• Maintain technical accounting knowledge on revenue recognition and change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Hyperion

Essbase

Job description

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our office in Evansville, Indiana.

About Frontier-Kemper Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity. Our FKC-Lake Shore division provides design/build/install services for innovative Hoisting and Vertical Conveyance Systems. Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products. Across North America, notable projects include The Purple Line Extensions section 3 in Los Angeles, Water Tunnel number 3 in New York City, Eagle Mountain Gas Pipeline and Kemano T2 tunneling projects in British Columbia, Canada, the Inter-Quarry Tunnel in Leesburg, VA and the Century Mine in Volga, WV. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION

As an Assistant Controller at Frontier-Kemper, you will play a key role in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for a business unit expected to generate more than $500 million in annual revenue. This position is a critical member of the finance leadership team and provides direct supervision of accounting personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the business unit for all aspects of accounting and controllership operations, and build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Lead the monthly close process for construction operations, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare financial analyses and management commentary explaining key variances and changes in financial performance and position.
• Oversee business unit cash management and banking activities, including collections, disbursements, cash forecasting, and reporting to the parent company.
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment through ongoing monitoring of critical controls, ensuring compliance with public company and SOX requirements.
• Serve as a primary liaison with external audit firms for quarterly and annual audits related to construction operations, and proactively identify, manage, and remediate financial risks to prevent audit issues.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across the finance function, with a focus on automation, process optimization, and productivity enhancements.
• Maintain deep technical accounting expertise, including revenue recognition, unapproved change orders and claims, and other relevant GAAP standards.
• Provide executive management with timely, accurate financial and operational insights and make actionable recommendations to improve business performance.
• Lead and participate in special projects and ad hoc initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive management experience in accounting and finance within the construction industry.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with JD Edwards, Hyperion, and Essbase for construction accounting are preferred.
• Must demonstrate a hands-on approach and a track record of success working in a team-based environment; able to operate both strategically and tactically to drive new initiatives forward.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, and take initiative.
• Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities; must be able to multitask and manage competing demands.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to consistently generate accurate, useful reports, as well as a passion for translating data into actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail, combined with the ability to achieve results through delegation.
• Able to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment and identify gaps in work beyond their own.
• Results-oriented, with the ability to set goals and priorities that maximize available resources and consistently deliver high-quality results.

Depending upon work experience this position may be titled Controller.

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer