Assistant Controller

CFS; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Direct reporting to Controller

Leadership exposure in construction

Job summary

CFS in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to partner with the Controller on accounting operations and financial reporting. You will own key month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, and manage construction-specific tasks like WIP, overbillings, and job costing onsite.

The role offers a base salary of $120,000–$140,000 with an annual bonus and the opportunity to expand leadership responsibilities. Must be within commuting distance of Greater Orlando and work onsite.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience required.
• Experience managing accounting professionals.
• Strong month-end close, financial reporting, GL and reconciliations.
• WIP, overbillings/underbillings, job costing and percentage-of-completion
• Experience supporting audits
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Review WIP, overbillings/underbillings, job costing, and completed percentage accounting.
• Support audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Provide guidance to accounting team and collaborate with Ops.
• Take on supervisory responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Construction accounting

Excel skills

US GAAP knowledge

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 + Annual Bonus

Location: Orlando, FL | Onsite

Must be based in or within commuting distance of the Greater Orlando area.

Construction Accounting Experience Required.

Why This Assistant Controller Opportunity Stands Out

This Assistant Controller opportunity is with an established construction organization and will work directly with the Controller to support accounting operations, financial reporting, close, construction accounting, and internal controls.

As the Controller takes on additional executive-level responsibilities, the Assistant Controller will assume meaningful ownership within the accounting function and provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team.

What Makes This Opportunity Compelling

• Work directly with the Controller on accounting and financial reporting activities
• Take ownership of key month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close responsibilities
• Manage accounting activities specific to construction, including WIP, overbillings, underbillings, and job costing
• Support annual financial statement audits and internal control activities
• Work with Accounts Payable, Billing, Collections, and Operations to resolve accounting issues
• Identify and implement accounting process and workflow improvements
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members
• Annual bonus opportunity in addition to base compensation
• Opportunity to assume additional accounting leadership responsibilities as the Controller's role expands

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller

• Work closely with the Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting
• Lead key components of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Review work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, overbillings, underbillings, job costing, and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant account and project variances
• Support annual financial statement audits and coordinate requested documentation with external auditors
• Maintain appropriate accounting controls and support compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Billing, Collections, and Operations to resolve accounting and reporting matters
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting, controls, and system utilization
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and other accounting and finance projects
• Provide accounting guidance, coaching, and support to members of the accounting team
• Assume additional supervisory responsibilities as accounting department needs evolve

Qualifications For The Assistant Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Construction accounting experience required
• Prior experience managing, supervising, mentoring, or leading accounting professionals required
• Strong experience with month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Hands-on experience with WIP schedules, overbillings, underbillings, job costing, and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Experience supporting annual financial statement audits
• Experience working with construction accounting or ERP systems
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities and established reporting deadlines
• Ability to work effectively with Accounting, Finance, and Operations teams
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements

Benefits & Professional Development

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Direct working relationship with the Controller
• Broad responsibility across construction accounting and financial reporting
• Opportunity to take on additional accounting leadership and supervisory responsibilities