Assistant Controller - Construction Finance Leader

W.E. Bowers; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Bowers Group – A Legence Company in Beltsville, Maryland, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our in-office team. This role partners with the Controller and cross-functional teams to drive financial reporting, compliance, and operational support.

We seek a candidate with seven-plus years of accounting experience, US GAAP expertise, and strong leadership. CPA preferred; construction industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least seven years of accounting experience (Big 4 preferred) or corporate accounting.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Firm knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communicator with polished written and verbal skills.
• Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum and OneStream is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, interim forecasts, and corporate reporting.
• Prepare and analyze internal KPI dashboards, monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and related schedules.
• Oversee and coordinate the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Participate in the annual audit and quarterly review procedures; ensure timely and accurate documentation for external auditors.
• Fully utilize ERP software to achieve financial and operational objectives on a timely basis.
• Assist in tax documentation preparation and prepare schedules that will help support the data.
• Collaborating with the IT department to maintain financial records and system processes.
• Identify workflow gaps and implement process improvements to streamline operations.
• Ensure efficient policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place and followed.
• Maintain and monitor capital expenditures and fixed asset accounting (depreciation, additions, disposals).
• Manage and supervise AR, AP, job costing/contracts, and the general ledger.
• Develop and maintain effective percentage of completion accounting and project forecasting in collaboration with project managers.
• Prepare monthly reports for projects, collections, billings, contracts, and WIP reporting.
• Lead or support various operational and financial analyses and ad hoc reporting as requested by management or corporate.
• Participate in continuous improvement.
• Supervise and develop a staff of 4–8 accounting professionals.
• Other duties and analyses as assigned.

Skills

Accounting Leadership

US GAAP

ASC 606

Financial Reporting

ERP Systems

CPA

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Viewpoint Spectrum

OneStream

MS Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Bowers Group – A Legence Company in Beltsville, Maryland, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our in-office team. This role partners with the Controller and cross-functional teams to drive financial reporting, compliance, and operational support.

We seek a candidate with seven-plus years of accounting experience, US GAAP expertise, and strong leadership. CPA preferred; construction industry experience is a plus.