Assistant Controller

E.s.-Wagner-Company; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

E.S. Wagner Co. is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its team of construction professionals in Oregon, Ohio.

This on-site, full-time role reports to the CFO and focuses on accurate financial reporting and optimizing accounting workflows within a complex construction environment. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 3–7 years of accounting experience, preferably in corporate or project-based settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 3–7 years of accounting experience recommended.
• Experience in a corporate or public accounting environment; construction/project-based accounting preferred.
• CPA or progress toward certification preferred but not required.

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 backup coverage for Payroll Administrators.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Trimble Construction 1 Vista

Excel

Job description

E.S. Wagner Co. is looking for an Assistant Controller 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.

Check us out at www.eswagner.com

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations by ensuring accurate financial reporting and optimizing accounting systems and workflows within a complex construction environment.

The position works closely with the CFO 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

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• 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, across financial processes.
• 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.

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
• Experience in a corporate or public accounting environment; construction or project-based accounting experience preferred.
• CPA or progress toward certification preferred but not required.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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