Assistant Controller

Beacon Hill; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 194,848,000 - 243,560,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting function for its Northern California projects from Milpitas, CA. You will oversee close processes, project accounting, billing, and revenue recognition while partnering with operations leadership.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in construction accounting, strong Excel, and ERP experience (Vista/Spectrum/CMiC/Foundation/Sage 300 CRE). CPA preferred but not required; leadership and process improvements are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction or subcontractor accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of: Progress billing, WIP schedules, Job costing, Revenue recognition, Retention accounting, Change order management.
• Experience supervising accounting personnel.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Vista, Spectrum, CMiC, Foundation, Sage 300 CRE, or similar construction ERP systems.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage project accounting activities, including job costing, contract tracking, change orders, and WIP reporting.
• Review and oversee monthly progress billings and collections activities.
• Monitor contract balances, retention receivables, and unbilled revenue.
• Support revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Analyze project profitability, cost-to-complete estimates, and margin fluctuations.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure accurate forecasting and timely billing.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and support working capital management initiatives.
• Review account reconciliations and maintain strong internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, external audits, and lender reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Drive process improvements and ERP optimization initiatives.

Skills

Progress billing

WIP schedules

Job costing

Revenue recognition

Retention accounting

Change orders

Advanced Excel

Construction ERP systems

CPA preferred

People management

Construction accounting

Education

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

Tools

Vista

Spectrum

CMiC

Foundation

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Salary: USD68 - USD85 per hour

Location: Milpitas, CA
Compensation: $68-85/hr

Company Overview

Established specialty contractor with a significant presence throughout Northern California. The company manages a large portfolio of commercial and industrial projects and is seeking an Assistant Controller to help support continued growth, strengthen accounting operations, and improve financial visibility across active projects.

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller will partner closely with the Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, project accounting, and billing functions. This role requires a strong understanding of construction accounting, including progress billing, job costing, WIP reporting, retention tracking, cash flow management, and revenue recognition.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can manage accounting staff while serving as a key business partner to project managers and operations leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage project accounting activities, including job costing, contract tracking, change orders, and WIP reporting.
• Review and oversee monthly progress billings and collections activities.
• Monitor contract balances, retention receivables, and unbilled revenue.
• Support revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Analyze project profitability, cost-to-complete estimates, and margin fluctuations.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure accurate forecasting and timely billing.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and support working capital management initiatives.
• Review account reconciliations and maintain strong internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, external audits, and lender reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Drive process improvements and ERP optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction or subcontractor accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Progress billing
  • WIP schedules
  • Job costing
  • Revenue recognition
  • Retention accounting
  • Change order management
• Experience supervising accounting personnel.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Vista, Spectrum, CMiC, Foundation, Sage 300 CRE, or similar construction ERP systems.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Preferred Experience

• Large-project or multi-project construction environment.
• Companies with annual revenue exceeding $100M.
• Heavy focus on progress billing and project-driven cash flow management.
• Experience partnering directly with operations and project management teams.
• Multi-entity or multi-division accounting environments.

Why This Role

• Visible leadership position with a clear path toward Controller.
• Opportunity to influence financial processes in a growing organization.
• High degree of interaction with executive leadership and operations teams.
• Stable company with strong project backlog and long-term growth plans.