Assistant Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Assistant Controller in Orlando to partner with the Controller, oversee accounting operations and financial reporting in a growing construction environment. The role leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and drives improvements in processes and controls.

You will review statements, manage WIP, job costing, POC accounting, support audits, and mentor an accounting team as part of long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong construction accounting experience, including WIP, job costing, and POC accounting.
• Leadership, supervision, or management experience within accounting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Oversee WIP schedules, job costing, overbillings/underbillings, and POC accounting
• Support annual audits and serve as a key liaison with external auditors
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, budgeting, and forecasting efforts

Skills

Leadership experience

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

• Step into a high-impact leadership position as the Controller’s trusted right hand
• Gain direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic business decisions
• Join a stable, rapidly growing construction organization with strong expansion plans
• Influence accounting processes, internal controls, and operational improvements
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, acquisitions, and growth initiatives
• Build leadership experience while helping develop and mentor an accounting team
• Enjoy a competitive bonus program and comprehensive benefits package
• Make a visible impact in a collaborative environment where ideas are valued
• Work in a role that offers long-term career growth and advancement potential

Salary:

$120,000 - $140,000 + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Step into a high-impact leadership position as the Controller’s trusted right hand
• Gain direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic business decisions
• Join a stable, rapidly growing construction organization with strong expansion plans
• Influence accounting processes, internal controls, and operational improvements
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, acquisitions, and growth initiatives
• Build leadership experience while helping develop and mentor an accounting team
• Enjoy a competitive bonus program and comprehensive benefits package
• Make a visible impact in a collaborative environment where ideas are valued
• Work in a role that offers long-term career growth and advancement potential

Key Responsibilities For The Assistant Controller

• Partner with the Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Oversee WIP schedules, job costing, overbillings/underbillings, and POC accounting
• Support annual audits and serve as a key liaison with external auditors
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, budgeting, and forecasting efforts

Qualifications For The Assistant Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong construction accounting experience, including WIP, job costing, and POC accounting
• Prior leadership, supervision, or management experience within accounting