Assistant Controller

CFS; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health insurance for employee and

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Assistant Controller in Odenton, MD to lead month-end close, prepare financial statements, and drive governance and process improvements. This role supervises accounting functions and supports audits and tax schedules while partnering with executive leadership.

The position offers broad exposure to construction accounting, WIP, ASC 606, and cross-functional initiatives, with a compensation package reflecting senior-level responsibility and growth potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA is required.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ASC 606/percentage-of-completion accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, KPI reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage WIP reporting, project forecasting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.

Skills

Construction industry experience

ASC 606 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

Working with a company in the area looking to hire an Assistant Controller. They are a growing company, they offer great benefits (i.e. the company pays 100% healthcare for the employee and family), and it's a very cohesive group!

Assistant Controller

Salary: $135,000 - $165,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a well-established and growing organization backed by a larger industry leader.
• Gain significant visibility with executive leadership and corporate finance teams.
• Take ownership of the financial close process and strategic reporting initiatives.
• Lead and mentor a team of 4-8 accounting professionals while expanding your leadership experience.
• Work in a role with broad exposure across accounting, operations, project finance, and budgeting.
• Be a key contributor to process improvement and system optimization initiatives.
• Utilize sophisticated financial tools and reporting platforms to drive business decisions.
• Play an active role in audit, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Opportunity to deepen expertise in construction accounting, WIP reporting, and ASC 606.
• Competitive compensation and a highly visible position with long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities For The Assistant Controller

• Oversee month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, KPI reporting, budgets, and forecasts.
• Manage WIP reporting, project forecasting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Supervise AR, AP, job costing/contracts, fixed assets, and general ledger activities.
• Support annual audits, quarterly reviews, tax schedules, and compliance requirements.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications For The Assistant Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of accounting experience
• CPA
• Construction industry experience
• Knowledge of ASC 606/percentage-of-completion accounting preferred.

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