Assistant Controller

Staff Financial Group; Marietta (GA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A confidential well-established construction company in Marietta, GA, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee key accounting functions and manage financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a CPA certification (or be pursuing it), significant accounting experience in construction, and strong leadership skills. Join a collaborative team that offers a clear path for career advancement and engages with operations and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• CPA certification (or in progress) is required.
• 5–7+ years in accounting, preferably in construction.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a department to ensure operational excellence.
• Manage quarterly closings, financial statement preparation, and audit support.
• Collaborate with executives and IT to improve financial systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Vista (Trimble)

Excel

Job description

Overview

Assistant Controller - Marietta, GA

Who: A driven accounting professional with leadership capabilities and a CPA (or working toward it).

What: Oversee key accounting functions such as accounts payable, job costing, or subcontractor payments while supporting a dynamic finance team.

When: Immediate need.

Where: Confidential well-established construction company.

Why: Due to growth and the need for leadership within the accounting team.

Office Environment: Collaborative and cross-functional, engaging with both operations and executive leadership.

Salary: Competitive and based on experience.

Position Overview:

Join a seasoned accounting team and take on a leadership role managing financial operations and department oversight with a clear path for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a department to ensure operational excellence and professional growth.
• Manage quarterly closings, financial statement preparation, and audit support.
• Strengthen internal controls and optimize accounting workflows.
• Collaborate with executives and IT to improve financial systems and reporting.
• Oversee job costing, subcontractor payments, and contract revenue management.
• Leverage Vista (Trimble) and Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• CPA certification (or in progress).
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 5–7+ years in accounting, preferably in construction (heavy civil is a plus).
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Proactive, adaptable, and highly communicative across all levels.
• Previous management experience preferred.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.