Assistant Controller

Conexus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction company in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage accounting operations and mentor staff. This full-time position offers exposure to senior leadership and a stable work environment focused on long-term growth. An ideal candidate will have a corporate accounting background, ideally within the construction sector, and experience managing monthly close processes. Competitive compensation and bonus structure included.

Qualifications

• Background in corporate accounting within a job-costing business.
• Comfortable working in a mid-sized accounting team.
• Proven ability to manage monthly close.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller and CFO in managing accounting operations.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting and compliance.
• Mentor and support accounting staff.

Skills

Corporate accounting background

Construction industry experience

Monthly close management

Team collaboration

Education

CPA

Public accounting experience

Tools

Construction ERPs

SQL

Crystal Reports

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $170,000–$180,000 base + bonus

About the Opportunity

We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established, privately held construction company with approximately $500M in annual revenue and a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across multiple sectors.

The organization operates is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller and CFO in managing day-to-day accounting operations.

This is a highly visible role offering meaningful exposure to senior leadership, operations, and long-term growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Controller and CFO in managing accounting operations
• Oversee and drive monthly close processes
• Liaise with job costing and project accounting teams
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting and compliance
• Support internal and external audits
• Assist with process improvements and system optimization
• Mentor and support accounting staff

Required Qualifications

• Background in corporate accounting within a job-costing business
• Construction experience or transferable industry experience
• Proven ability to manage monthly close
• Comfortable working in a mid-sized accounting team
• CPA preferred
• Prior public accounting experience is highly valued

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with construction ERPs and integrated sub-ledgers
• Experience supporting financial, labor compliance, insurance, and contract audits
• Exposure to advanced reporting tools (SQL, Crystal Reports, or similar)
• Experience mentoring senior accountants

Target Candidate Profile

• Currently an experienced Accounting Manager or an Assistant Controller or Director of Accounting
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience, or strong private industry background
• Technically strong, detail-oriented, and hands-on
• Interested in long-term growth and leadership development

Why This Opportunity

• Direct access to Controller and CFO
• Long-term career growth opportunity
• Stable, well-run organization
• Exposure to complex, multi-entity accounting environment
• Strong leadership and succession planning