Assistant Controller Construction

Hi-Peak Staffing; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Peak Staffing is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller (Accounting Manager) to lead our accounting operations onsite in Grass Valley, CA. You will own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, oversee journal entries, and drive accuracy in financial reporting while partnering with operations to validate project costs and margins.

The role requires 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong knowledge of accrual accounting, and hands-on ERP experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience (construction, construction-adjacent or project-based accounting preferred)
• Strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting
• Experience with month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting
• Experience working in ERP systems (Acumatica, NetSuite, Sage, or similar)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Own and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for assigned entities
• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and adjustments
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and ensure accurate transactional flow
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support construction-style accounting processes, including job costing and WIP schedules
• Support accurate inventory accounting
• Partner with operations to validate project costs, margins, and financial accuracy
• Prepare monthly Financial Reporting Packages (FRP) including P&L and Balance Sheets with commentary
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and communicate insights to leadership
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes as needed
• Support AP/AR functions and resolve transactional issues
• Act as liaison between corporate accounting, operations, and senior leadership
• Utilize ERP systems (Acumatica, NetSuite, Sage) to manage/process improvements
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Leverage Excel for reporting and analysis
• Partner with project managers and leadership to ensure data accuracy
• Communicate proactively regarding issues, risks, opportunities
• Build cross-department relationships to support business objectives

Skills

Analytical thinking

Ownership & accountability

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Acumatica

NetSuite

Sage

Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller (Accounting Manager)

Location: Grass Valley, CA (Onsite)

Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support the accounting operations of our companies. This role is based on site in Grass Valley, CA and is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and takes full ownership of their responsibilities.

This is a high-impact role requiring an independent thinker who can identify issues, develop solutions, and execute without constant direction. The Assistant Controller will lead key accounting processes, oversee transactional support staff, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting to senior leadership. Strong communication and the ability to collaborate across departments are critical to success.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Close

• Own and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for assigned entities
• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and adjustments
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and ensure accurate transactional flow
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Construction & Inventory Accounting

• Support construction-style accounting processes, including job costing and WIP schedules
• Support accurate inventory accounting
• Partner with operations to validate project costs, margins, and financial accuracy

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly Financial Reporting Packages (FRP), including:
  • Profit & Loss statements
  • Balance Sheets
  • Variance analysis with clear, actionable commentary
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and communicate insights to leadership
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes as needed

Leadership & Process Ownership

• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including performing transactional tasks in these functions
• Take a hands-on approach to resolving escalated issues within AP/AR (billing discrepancies, collections challenges, vendor issues, etc.)
• Act as a key liaison between corporate accounting, operations, and senior leadership

Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize ERP systems (Acumatica, NetSuite, Sage, or similar) to manage and improve accounting processes
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Leverage moderate-to-advanced Excel capabilities to support reporting and analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with project managers, operations teams, and leadership to ensure accurate financial data
• Communicate proactively regarding issues, risks, and opportunities
• Build strong relationships across departments to support business objectives

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience (construction, construction-adjacent or project-based accounting preferred)
• Strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting
• Experience with month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting
• Experience working in ERP systems (Acumatica, NetSuite, Sage, or similar)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines

Preferred

• Experience with job costing, WIP schedules, and construction accounting workflows
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• Moderate-to-advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred (e.g., XLOOKUP, nested formulas, data analysis)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• High level of ownership and accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify issues and proactively drive solutions
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive tasks to completion
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growing organization

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