Assistant Controller – Construction Accounting Leader

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 177,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller in Milpitas, CA. You will partner with the Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, project accounting, and billing for construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction, strong Excel skills, and hands-on leadership to manage staff and collaborate with project managers and operations leadership. CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction or subcontractor accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of: Progress billing, WIP schedules, Job costing, Revenue recognition, Retention accounting, Change order management.
• Experience supervising accounting personnel.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with construction ERP systems (Vista, Spectrum, CMiC, Foundation, Sage 300 CRE).
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage project accounting activities, including job costing, contract tracking, change orders, and WIP reporting.
• Review and oversee monthly progress billings and collections activities.
• Monitor contract balances, retention receivables, and unbilled revenue.
• Support revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Analyze project profitability, cost-to-complete estimates, and margin fluctuations.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure accurate forecasting and timely billing.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and support working capital management initiatives.
• Review account reconciliations and maintain strong internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, external audits, and lender reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Drive process improvements and ERP optimization initiatives.

Skills

Accounting

Construction accounting

Progress billing

WIP reporting

Job costing

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Vista

Spectrum

CMiC

Foundation

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking an Assistant Controller in Milpitas, CA. You will partner with the Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, project accounting, and billing for construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction, strong Excel skills, and hands-on leadership to manage staff and collaborate with project managers and operations leadership. CPA is preferred but not required.