Assistant Controller – Construction Accounting (Growth)

Chesapeake Search Partners; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A leading search firm is seeking an Assistant Controller in Columbia, MD to oversee day-to-day construction accounting functions and lead revenue recognition processes. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in construction accounting, with strong skills in data analysis and job costing. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 annually and various benefits including medical and vision insurance. Candidates motivated for leadership roles will find ample growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction accounting experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on WIP and revenue recognition experience.
• Extensive job costing knowledge with demonstrated practical application.
• 5+ years working with data, reporting, and analysis.
• System implementation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute day-to-day construction accounting functions.
• Lead and support Work in Progress (WIP) and revenue recognition processes.
• Oversee and analyze job costing.
• Identify and drive process improvements.

Skills

Construction accounting expertise

Leadership motivation

Data analysis

Process improvement

Job costing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Procore

Job description

A leading search firm is seeking an Assistant Controller in Columbia, MD to oversee day-to-day construction accounting functions and lead revenue recognition processes. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in construction accounting, with strong skills in data analysis and job costing. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 annually and various benefits including medical and vision insurance. Candidates motivated for leadership roles will find ample growth opportunities.