Assistant Controller

Kuert Concrete Inc; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuert Concrete Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to assist the finance team with financial statements, month-end close, and audit support. You will provide management reporting tools and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA or CMA, a Bachelor's in Accounting (MBA preferred), and 5+ years of accounting experience with preference for the construction sector. Knowledge of IFS ERP and advanced Excel is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or higher required.
• CPA or CMA certification required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and analysis.
• Prepare balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow analyses monthly.
• Support audit processes and regulatory filings as needed.
• Provide management reports and tools to managers across the company.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Team guidance

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's of Business Administration

CPA or CMA

Tools

IFS ERP

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Assist the Controller with the financial affairs of the organization including preparation of financial statements and audit support. Provide business management tools and reports for managers throughout the company. Demonstrate a relentless pursuit of continuous improvement for the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Resourcefulness: High comfort level with complex, non-routine tasks; willing to dig into documentation and solve ambiguous problems without needing step-by-step guidance or delegating around management.
• Independent Discrepancy Resolution: Assist with month-end and year-end closing process,account analysis and reconciliations ensuring consistency with generally accepted accounting principles.
• ERP Implementation: Direct experience with system implementations, data migration, or system testing highly preferred.
• Process Optimization: Continuously reviews workflows to improve efficiency rather than passively repeating previous monthly routines.
• Time-Sensitive Execution: Sense of urgency and reliability around critical deadlines, audits, insurance reviews, and close targets.
• Schedule & Communication: Clear communication on project status, availability, and scheduling priorities to ensure key deliverables are completed without disruption.
• Month-End Close Ownership: Responsible for managing a substantial portion of the month-end close checklist as well as prepares and maintains reconciled audit schedules month-to-month to ensure year-round audit readiness
• Analysis: Perform balance sheet, income statement and cash flow account analysis each month
• Guidance & Direction: While this role has no direct reports, the candidate must be able to guide, train, and provide task-level direction to junior staff on accounting procedures.
• Regulatory filings: Prepare annual property tax returns, 1099s, sales tax returns, fuel taxes and other reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned by Controller

Requirements:

• Compliance with ethical standards of accounting societies.
• CPA or CMA required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Master's degree in Business Administration.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, construction industry experience preferred
• Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with IFS ERP (or similar enterprise ERP environments) and advanced Excel proficiency (experience with all of these systems is not required to apply).
• Positive attitude and an eagerness to exceed expectations.

Compensation

Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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