Assistant Controller

E.S. Wagner Company; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A general contractor firm seeks an Assistant Controller / Accounting Systems Analyst in Oregon, Ohio. This challenging role combines accounting responsibilities with systems analysis to optimize workflows and enhance financial reporting. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 3-7 years of relevant experience. Key duties include supporting financial operations, ensuring GAAP compliance, and collaborating with IT on software integrations. The company offers a hybrid work environment with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3–7 years of accounting experience, ideally with systems administration.
• Experience in corporate or public accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Monitor and enhance internal controls across financial processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

3–7 years of accounting experience

Tools

Trimble Construction 1 Vista

HeavyBid

HeavyJob

Job description

E.S. Wagner Co. is looking for an Assistant Controller / Accounting Systems Analyst to join its team of construction professionals. E.S. Wagner offers competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) plan.

Company Profile

E.S. Wagner Co. is a heavy civil and highway construction company serving clients in both the public and private sectors. Headquarters in Oregon, Ohio, E.S. Wagner has the people and resources necessary to complete the most challenging and complex projects in a variety of geographical areas. Through innovative engineering and construction, combined with the latest in construction technology and equipment, E.S. Wagner has built its reputation as a safe, capable and expert general contractor. These capabilities coupled with the values of integrity, reliability and pride in a job well done, make E.S. Wagner an industry leader and employer of choice.

The Assistant Controller / Accounting Systems Analyst plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations by ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and optimizing accounting systems and workflows within a complex construction environment.

This hybrid role combines core accounting and financial management responsibilities with systems analysis to enhance automation, data integrity, and workflow efficiency across the finance function.

The position works closely with the CFO, IT, and cross‑functional departments to ensure the company’s accounting infrastructure effectively supports both operational and strategic business needs.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position based in our Oregon, Ohio office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with consolidations, intercompany transactions, and variance analysis.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation and support audit requests.
• Provide support to the Payroll Department as needed, including serving as backup coverage for Payroll Administrators during absences.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Monitor and enhance internal controls across financial processes, such as verification of vendors and review of packing slips.
• Document accounting procedures, update accounting policies, support internal compliance frameworks (as applicable), and assist in developing new workflow documentation for the Vista software.
• Identify risks or control gaps and propose remediation steps.

Systems Analysis & Optimization

• Serve as a subject matter expert for accounting integrations and supporting software that feed into the Accounting Department (e.g., HeavyBid, HeavyJob).
• Analyze current workflows and recommend improvements for automation and efficiency.
• Enter and manage accounts receivable activities, including job billings, subcontractor payments, lien waivers, and subcontractor compliance documentation.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Track and coordinate system upgrades, enhancements, and patches affecting accounting and construction management software. Partner with IT to support system implementations, integrations, and new tool evaluations.
• Work with operations, HR, Contract Coordinators to streamline end‑to‑end workflows.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 3–7 years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to both accounting and ERP or systems administration.
• Experience in a corporate or public accounting environment; construction or project‑based accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or progress toward certification preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Ability to become technically proficient with Trimble Construction 1 Vista and other supporting software.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.