Assistant Controller

CFS; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

CFS is actively seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead construction accounting in Seymour, CT. This onsite role offers the chance to partner with senior leadership and own complex financial responsibilities across multiple active projects.

The successful candidate will oversee job costing, WIP analysis, JV accounting, AIA billing, and cash management while guiding an upcoming ERP transition and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction accounting, preferably within a general contracting environment.
• Strong knowledge of job costing and WIP reporting for multiple projects.
• Experience with joint venture accounting is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of multistate sales and use tax requirements.
• Experience with AIA billing and construction-related cash management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction accounting activities, including job costing, project budgets, and profitability analysis.
• Manage accounting for multiple construction projects and joint venture arrangements.
• Prepare and review work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and construction financial reports.
• Handle multistate sales and use tax reporting and compliance.
• Oversee project-related cash management, cash flow forecasting, and reconciliations.
• Manage AIA billing, progress billing, and payment applications.
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost tracking.
• Assist with month-end close, financial statement preparation, and process improvements.
• Support accounting system enhancements and an upcoming ERP transition.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

AIA billing

Sage 300

Tools

Premier (Timberline)

Job description

Assistant Controller - Construction

Location: Seymour, CT (Fully Onsite)
Salary: $125,000-$135,000 + Bonus Potential
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

About The Assistant Controller Opportunity

Our client, a well-established and growing construction company in the Seymour area, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially stable, family-oriented organization with a strong presence throughout the Northeast. The company is expanding its operations and restructuring its accounting department, creating an opportunity for a hands-on Assistant Controller to take ownership of complex financial responsibilities and work closely with senior leadership.

Assistant Controller Responsibilities

• Oversee construction accounting activities, including job costing, project budgets, and profitability analysis.
• Manage accounting for multiple construction projects and joint venture arrangements.
• Prepare and review work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and construction financial reports.
• Handle multistate sales and use tax reporting and compliance.
• Oversee project-related cash management, cash flow forecasting, and reconciliations.
• Manage AIA billing, progress billing, and payment applications.
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost tracking.
• Assist with month-end close, financial statement preparation, and process improvements.
• Support accounting system enhancements and an upcoming ERP transition.

Assistant Controller Qualifications

• Strong construction accounting experience required, preferably within a general contracting environment.
• Extensive knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and construction financials.
• Experience with joint venture accounting strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of multistate sales and use tax requirements.
• Experience with AIA billing and construction-related cash management.
• Proficiency with construction accounting software; Sage 300 or Premier experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

Why Consider This Assistant Controller Opportunity?

• Established, financially stable organization with continued growth.
• Collaborative, family-oriented company culture.
• High-visibility role working directly with senior accounting leadership.
• Opportunity to take ownership of complex accounting functions.
• Potential for additional leadership responsibilities as the department grows.
• Excellent opportunity for a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager ready to take the next step in their career.

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