Assistant Controller 2nd Stage

5 Star Recruitment; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Controller in Sacramento, CA. The role requires at least 3 years of finance/accounting experience within commercial construction, with expertise in job costing, budgeting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will facilitate communication between field teams and accounting while overseeing key accounting functions. Strong skills in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems are essential. Bilingual candidates are preferred. Competitive compensation and a professional environment offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance/accounting within commercial construction.
• Expertise in job costing, general ledger management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to streamline processes, develop policies, and implement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate seamless communication between field teams and accounting.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
• Oversee key accounting functions, including general ledger management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Job costing

General ledger management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Communication

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., ECMs by Computer Guidance Corp)

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

About the job Assistant Controller 2nd Stage

Key Responsibilities:

• 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