Assistant Controller

5 Star Recruitment; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a finance/accounting professional for a California-based role. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, at least 3 years of experience in the commercial construction sector, and expertise in job costing and financial reporting. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting functions, conducting financial analysis, and facilitating communication between field teams and accounting. Strong Excel skills are required, and bilingual candidates in English and Spanish are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance/accounting within commercial construction.
• Expertise in job costing, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Computer Guidance Corp.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between field teams and accounting.
• Conduct financial analysis and present data at meetings.
• Oversee accounting functions like general ledger management.

Skills

Job costing

Budgeting

Financial reporting

General ledger management

Strong communication skills

Advanced Excel

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

• Facilitate seamless communication between field teams and accounting, ensuring both sides have the necessary data and resources.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Oversee key accounting functions, including general ledger management, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Prepare and present financial data at monthly division reviews.
• Collaborate with leadership to design and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Supervise the job costing team and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance/accounting within commercial construction.
• Expertise in job costing, general ledger management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., ECMs by Computer Guidance Corp).
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Experience with multi-company structures, including acquired and startup businesses.
• Proven ability to streamline processes, develop policies, and implement strategies.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Must Have

• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance/accounting within commercial construction.
  • Open to industries of construction but need to have the skills and experience for the role.
• Expertise in job costing, general ledger management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Job costing in the field. Down to a granular level.
• Experience with multi-company structures, including acquired and startup businesses.
• Be able to communicate to all level of personal and be able to make presentations to executives
• Strong with Excel skills - Will be tested during the interview process.

Nice to Have

• CPA License
• ERP System - Computer Guidance Corp eCMS