Assistant Controller

Build A Superior; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Financeroles is seeking an Assistant Controller in the United States to lead a small finance team and support month-end close and audits.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA or CCIFP, and 1–2 years of construction experience. A Master's degree is preferred. You will collaborate with FP&A and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• CPA or CCIFP certification is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Construction accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Directly lead a team of 2-3 financial and accounting analysts supporting Billing and AR.
• Assist the Controller in leading Payroll, Accounts Payable and Expenses, and PP&E.
• Tie financial statement line-items to GL and cost reports.
• Manage the financial statement audit and close processes.
• Prepare records and analyses for executive decision-making.

Skills

Financial management

Technical capacity

Ethical conduct

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or CCIFP

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

The assistant controller position is a high-level financial professional that is responsible for preparing financial reviews and analysis of operational business lines and segments. The role will assist the Controller in leading a team composed of Revenue and AR, Expenses and AP, Payroll, and Capital Assets (PP&E) to support the month-end close. They will support the external financial statement audit and ensure each team is addressing their respective audit requirement. They will prepare products meant to support executive level decision making on operations. They will support the accounting and FP&A department with required financial and accounting close tasks as required

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Directly lead a team of 2-3 financial and accounting analyst that support the Billing and AR functions.
• Assist the Controller in leading the other functional teams (Payroll, AP and Expenses, and Capital Assets).
• Ability to tie financial statement line-items to general ledger and cost reports.
• Manage the financial statement audit.
• Understanding of accounting debits and credits, cash flow statements, balance sheets, income statements, and footnote disclosures.
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare and analyzes records and reports
• Perform account reconciliations
• Book monthly activity for related entities

Other

• Assist in processing roles as needed
• Assist in the development of financingstrategies
• Implementrelevant legislation and policies, as requested
• Engage in critical and confidential aspects of accounting
• Foster and maintain a safe work environment
• Assist with the leadership and development of project team members

Competencies

• Financial management
• Technical capacity
• Ethical conduct
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Communication proficiency
• Diversity and inclusion
• Results driven
• Teamwork orientation

Supervisory Requirements

This position manages accounting professionals.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee regularly sits for long periods of time at a desk in front of a computer screen. The employee occasionally may be required to lift, push, pull or carry objects; typically, when filing is needed.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands; and reach with hands and arm. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position. This position sometimes requires long hours, holidays and weekend work.

Travel

The role requires intermittent travel, up to 20%.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, or Finance or comparable Business Administration Certification programs.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP).

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in accounting, Business, or Finance.
• 1-2 Years of Construction Experience, specifically with the Percentage of Completion accounting.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver's license prior to employment.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

We are an American family-owned and operated heavy civil contractor dedicated to providing innovative solutions to help meet the nation's growing infrastructure needs.

To be America's preferred heavy civil contractor, expanding our markets and services while staying true to our family-oriented culture and fostering an environment where our employees can prosper.

Our Core Values:

• Family
• Safety
• Integrity
• Innovation
• Commitment
• Empowerment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upon hire, you will be provided with a copy of your specific job description. Please note job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

THE COMPANY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WHO, BECAUSE OF A PHYSICAL OR MENTAL IMPAIRMENT THAT SIGNIFICANTLY LIMITS A MAJOR LIFE ACTIVITY, REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION SHOULD NOTIFY THEIR MANAGER OR HUMAN RESOURCES.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources.

Superior Construction provides equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.