Assistant Controller

The Bolton Group; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bolton Group in Montgomery County, Maryland, is seeking an experienced Assistant Corporate Controller to join its corporate accounting team. This high-visibility leadership role reports to the VP & Corporate Controller and oversees corporate and division accounting operations, talent development, and process improvement.

You will drive the period-end close, general ledger, and financial reporting while strengthening internal controls.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license is required and professional accounting credentials are essential.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, period-end close, and financial reporting.
• Eight+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with a Big 4 or top public accounting firm is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and reviewing accounting staff.
• Homebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop Senior and Staff Accountants through ongoing guidance and performance reviews.
• Oversee period-end close activities, general ledger responsibilities, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Review financial results, investigate significant fluctuations, and ensure accurate, well-supported reporting.
• Identify opportunities to standardize workflows, automate processes, and improve reporting.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, process documentation, and internal controls.
• Partner with corporate and division accounting teams, finance leadership, auditors, and stakeholders to align priorities.
• Support audits, regulatory filings, accounting research, system enhancements, and related initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Advanced Excel

General ledger systems

Job description

A leading national homebuilder is seeking an experienced Assistant Corporate Controller to join its corporate accounting team in Montgomery County, Maryland (RELO AVAILABLE). This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity reporting directly to the VP & Corporate Controller, with responsibility for supporting corporate and division accounting operations, developing accounting talent, and advancing processes across a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, coach, and develop Senior and Staff Accountants through ongoing guidance, performance feedback, and review of accounting work.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee assigned period-end close activities, general ledger responsibilities, and financial reporting deliverables while maintaining direct ownership of select accounting areas.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Review financial results, investigate significant fluctuations, evaluate account balances, and ensure reported activity is accurate and well supported.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to standardize workflows, automate processes, improve reporting, and increase operational efficiency.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, process documentation, and internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with corporate and division accounting teams, finance leadership, external auditors, and other business stakeholders to align priorities and resolve issues.
• Special Projects: Support audits, regulatory filings, accounting research, system enhancements, and initiatives that strengthen the accounting function.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Previous experience with a Big 4 or top public accounting firm.
• Homebuilding, real estate, or construction industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Eight or more years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, mentoring, and reviewing the work of accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, period-end close, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with accounting process improvements, reporting enhancements, automation, or system changes.