Assistant Controller

Australia-Employment; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong Base Salary

Excellent Benefits Package

PTO

Growth Opportunity

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for a leading family-owned construction company in Belmont Hills, PA. The role partners with senior leadership to oversee day-to-day accounting, project financials, job costing, and internal controls in a fast-paced project-based environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting, with CMiC experience preferred, strong Excel skills, and a proven track record of accurate, timely financial reporting and month-end close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in commercial construction, general contracting, or project-based environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of job-cost accounting and WIP reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and financial statement prep; CMiC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain accuracy of records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Coordinate year-end audit activities with external auditors.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Oversee general ledger and month-end close processes.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Collaborate with leadership to support company objectives.

Skills

GAAP

Job-cost

Cross-functional

Financial reporting

Education

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

Tools

CMiC

Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller

$110000 - $140000 per year | Belmont Hills, PA | On-site | Permanent

Top Ranked Family Owned Construction Company!

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a well-established commercial general contractor in the Greater Philadelphia market that is looking to add an Assistant Controller to its accounting and finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction accounting professional who wants to take the next step in their career. The Assistant Controller will work closely with senior leadership and the Controller while helping oversee day-to-day accounting operations, project financial reporting, job costing, month-end close, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of construction accounting and project financials, with experience working in an ERP environment such as CMiC highly preferred.

Why join us?

• Strong Base Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package
• PTO
• Growth Opportunity

Job Details

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our growing construction company. This role will partner closely with leadership to oversee accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support the company's continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the company's accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and maintain the accuracy of financial records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.
• Coordinate year-end audit activities and work with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Oversee general ledger activities and month-end close processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Collaborate with department leaders to support company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience within commercial construction, general contracting, or a related project-based environment strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of job-cost accounting and WIP reporting
• Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
• CMiC experience highly preferred
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with both accounting and construction operations teams
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.