Assistant Controller

Jobot; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee-owned company

Competitive compensation

Professional development and education support

Job summary

A growing employee-owned contractor in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking an Assistant Controller to enhance day-to-day financial operations and drive systems improvement. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Viewpoint Vista, a robust construction accounting background, and excellent leadership qualities. This role provides a pathway to a Controller position. The company offers great benefits including employee ownership, competitive compensation, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience using Viewpoint Vista is a must.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP implementation tasks for accounting processes.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual GAAP financial reporting.
• Ensure proper job cost coding across transactions.
• Assist with Work-in-Progress schedules and revenue recognition.
• Work with operations to monitor project performance.
• Provide AP/AR support and assist with payroll compliance.

Skills

5+ years using Viewpoint Vista

Strong understanding of construction accounting fundamentals

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Job description

Overview

Growth to Controller | Employee Owned | Incredible Benefits & Culture
Job details

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Salary $100,000 - $125,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are a growing, employee-owned contractor seeking an Assistant Controller to support day-to-day financial operations and play a key role in company-wide systems and process improvement. This position offers hands-on involvement with executive leadership and a realistic path to a future Controller role. The ideal candidate will be skilled in Viewpoint Vista, have construction experience, and be able to lead with our implementation.

Why join us?

We would love someone that is eager to grow into a Controller role! We value our people and have a true work-life balance.

• 100% employee-owned company with long-term wealth potential
• Fast-growing markets in the Southwest and Mountain West
• Competitive compensation, professional development, and education support

Job Details

What You’ll Do

• Lead ERP implementation tasks, including chart of accounts, master file setup, workflow documentation, and training for field and office teams
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financial reporting
• Ensure proper job cost coding across labor, equipment, and project transactions
• Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition
• Work with operations to monitor project performance, cash flow, and cost trends
• Provide AP/AR support and assist with payroll compliance (prevailing wage, certified payroll, union reporting)
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives and cross-department collaboration

What You Bring

• 5+ years using Viewpoint Vista (ERP experience is a MUST)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of construction accounting fundamentals (job cost, WIP, revenue recognition)
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial reporting tools
• Ability to work with field teams and internal stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Experience creating SOPs, process documentation, or training is a plus
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