Assistant Controller

Cwmatthews; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(K)

Disability benefits

Child Care Assistance

Parental Leave Benefits

Annual Bonus

Job summary

C.W. Matthews seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting team and partner with the VP of Accounting, Controller and CFO. You will oversee a key function such as accounts payable, job costing, or subcontractor payments while guiding direct reports and executives.

The role emphasizes construction accounting expertise, strong leadership, adaptability, and the ability to drive process improvements, internal controls, and accurate financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in construction accounting; heavy civil is a plus.
• 5–7+ years in an accounting role, ideally within construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage a department to ensure smooth operations and support professional development.
• Handle quarterly closings, compile financial statements, and assist with audits.
• Optimize accounting procedures and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with VPs, operations teams, and IT to improve financial reporting and system efficiencies.
• Oversee cost structures, subcontractor payments, and contract revenue processing.
• Utilize Vista (Trimble product) and Excel to analyze and report financial data.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Adaptability

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Vista (Trimble)

Excel

Job description

C.W. Matthews is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their accounting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and develop a team while working closely with the VP of Accounting Controller and CFO. The Assistant Controller will oversee a key accounting function and department, such as accounts payable, job costing, or subcontractor payments. This role will provide guidance and support to both direct reports and executives. Given the dynamic nature of the position, the ideal candidate must be highly personal, adaptable, capable of multitasking, and comfortable working with individuals across various levels of the organization. With significant opportunities for growth, this role is ideal for a driven accounting professional eager to take on increasing responsibility within a well-established company.

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POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a department to ensure smooth operations and support professional development.
• Handle quarterly closings, compile financial statements, and assist with audits.
• Optimize accounting procedures and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with VPs, operations teams, and IT to improve financial reporting and system efficiencies.
• Oversee cost structures, subcontractor payments, and contract revenue processing.
• Utilize Vista (Trimble product) and Excel to analyze and report financial data.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferredUnderstanding and experience in construction accounting; heavy civil is a plus
• 5-7+ years in an accounting role, ideally within construction
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Dynamic, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to meet employees at their level
• Prior management experience is a plus

What CWM Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive Salary
• Health Insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K) and disability benefits programs
• Child Care Assistance
• Parental Leave Benefits
• Annual Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H.Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.