Assistant Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare coverage for employee+

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller in the Maryland area. The role leads month-end close, financial reporting, and project forecasting, with broad exposure to accounting, operations, and budgeting.

The ideal candidate has construction industry experience, a CPA, and 7+ years of accounting background. Join a cohesive team with strong benefits, including significant growth potential and collaboration with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA preferred or CPA certification.
• Construction industry experience preferred; ASC 606 knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Construction industry experience

ASC 606 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

Assistant Controller

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!

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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