Assistant Controller

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing Program

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-TermDis

Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development & TrainingOp.

Educational Assistance Programs

Career Growth & AdvancementOpportun

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting close, consolidate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls. This role partners with the Controller and FP&A to ensure accurate statements and timely reporting across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or infrastructure, with a strong grasp of U.S. GAAP and close processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or multi-entity environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial close, reconciliations, financial systems, and U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and internal management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
• Partner with business unit finance teams to ensure consistent accounting practices across the organization.
• Assist with external and internal audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes through collaboration with FP&A and operational teams.
• Drive process improvements in accounting operations, systems, and reporting workflows.
• Participate in finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations and standardization efforts.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

At Kokosing, we invest in our people. We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career growth, including:

• - Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• - Health Savings Account (HSA)
• - 401(k) with Company Match
• - Profit Sharing Program
• - Company-Paid Life Insurance
• - Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• - Paid Time Off (PTO)
• - Paid Holidays
• - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• - Professional Development & Training Opportunities
• - Educational Assistance Programs
• - Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• - Employee Referral Bonus Program

Essential duties and responsibilities

The Assistant Controller supports the corporate and operational accounting functions of Kokosing, a diversified construction and infrastructure services organization. This role partners closely with the Controller and finance leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient close processes. The Assistant Controller plays a key role in executing accounting operations, supporting consolidation and reporting activities, and driving consistency across business units.

Key Responsibilitie s

• - Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• - Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• - Assist in preparation of financial statements and internal management reporting
• - Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies
• - Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting
• - Partner with business unit finance teams to ensure consistent accounting practices across the organization
• - Assist with external and internal audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests
• - Support budgeting and forecasting processes through collaboration with FP&A and operational teams
• - Drive process improvements in accounting operations, systems, and reporting workflows
• - Participate in finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations and standardization efforts

Qualifications

• - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• - Certified Public Accounting (CPA) preferred
• - 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred
• - Experience in construction, infrastructure, or multi-entity environments preferred
• - Strong understanding of financial close, reconciliations, financial systems, and U.S GAAP

Core Competencies

• - Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical skills
• - High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• - Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• - Strong communication and collaboration skills
• - Process improvement mindset with focus on scalability and efficiency

Build your career with a company that values safety, integrity, innovation, and the people who make our success possible.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.