Assistant Controller

MBC Holdings, Inc.; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Innovation and teamwork culture

Job summary

Miller Bros. Const., Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in managing daily accounting department operations in Ohio.

You will coordinate monthly and year-end close, supervise staff accountants, review financial information, and strengthen internal controls to ensure timely reporting. You will collaborate with the Controller, Payroll Supervisor, Data Analyst, and other accounting staff to improve cross-functional processes, implement new procedures, and guide

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.
• Five or more years of accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Construction accounting or job cost experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, GL, reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Excellent communication with employees, management, auditors, vendors, and partners.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of the accounting department.
• Directly supervise staff accountants and accounting personnel.
• Coordinate monthly and annual financial close activities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, schedules for accuracy.
• Monitor general ledger activity and investigate variances.
• Assist with budgets, audits, tax support, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly Work In Process reports.
• Assist with cash management, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, and other functions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, policies, and internal controls.
• Assist Controller with workload planning and coordination.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, evaluations, coaching, and development.
• Train and mentor accounting staff and promote consistency.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Identify efficiency gains and automate where possible.
• Assist with new procedures, ERP enhancements, and special projects.
• Serve as backup for Controller during absences.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Independence with collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software systems

Job description

If you are a self-motivated, detailed-oriented individual who enjoys new challenges, consider a career with Miller Bros. Const., Inc. At MBC, you will find the opportunity to work with and learn from highly-trained, experienced construction professionals.

Our team takes great pride in working safely, acting with integrity and striving for excellence on every project. We take great pride in our team. Employees at Miller Bros. Const., Inc. enjoy:

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits
• Training and educational opportunities
• An atmosphere that encourages innovation and teamwork

Miller Bros. Const., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Description:

The Assistant Controller will assist the Controller in managing the daily operations of the accounting department. This position will coordinate the month-end and year-end close process, supervise Staff Accountant, review financial information, maintain strong internal controls, and help ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

The candidate will work closely with the Controller, Accounting Systems and Process Analyst, Payroll Supervisor, Data Analyst, company management, and other accounting personnel to support consistent accounting practices, improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and develop accounting staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the daily operations of the accounting department.
• Directly supervise Staff Accountants and other assigned accounting personnel.
• Coordinate monthly and annual financial close activities.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other accounting work for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor general ledger activity and investigate unusual transactions, account balances, or reporting variances.
• Assist with preparation of budgets, audits, tax support, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly Work In Process report.
• Assist with cash management, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, and other general accounting functions as assigned.
• Help ensure accounting activities comply with company policies, GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal control expectations.
• Assist the Controller with assigning work priorities, monitoring workloads, and coordinating accounting activities.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, coaching, corrective action, and professional development for assigned accounting personnel.
• Train and mentor accounting employees while promoting consistency in accounting practices and procedures.
• Coordinate with the Accounting Systems and Process Analyst, Payroll Supervisor, Data Analyst, and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve cross-functional processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, automate processes, and reduce manual work.
• Assist with implementation of new accounting procedures, ERP enhancements, reporting improvements, and other special projects.
• Serve as backup for the Controller during absences and assist with department management decisions as appropriate.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Five or more years of accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Construction accounting or job cost accounting experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, internal controls, and month-end close procedures.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting software systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, management, auditors, vendors, and external business partners.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift office materials or supplies up to 25 lbs. as needed.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with employees, management, vendors, and other internal or external parties.
• Work will consist mostly of office-based accounting, financial reporting, staff supervision, and departmental coordination.
• Occasional travel to other company offices or operating locations may be required for training, implementation support, process review, or system-related projects.
• Position may require occasional work outside normal business hours during system updates, month-end/year-end close, urgent accounting issues, or special projects.

EEO Disclaimer

We are proud of the fact that we extend equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, age, pregnancy, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or condition, marital status, genetic information or condition, military or veteran status, political belief, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

All phases of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, selection for training, promotion, demotion, discipline, rates of pay or other compensation, transfer, layoff, termination, recall, use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored activities, will be administered so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

MBC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Paid Time Off, company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability benefits and 401K match.

Our company is an equal employment opportunity employer.