Assistant Controller – Construction Finance & Project Costing

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dulles Plumbing Group, a VMG Company, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing team in the construction sector. This role reports to the Vice President of Finance and will oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and project financial management across multiple departments.

You will work with Project Managers and operations leaders to ensure accurate project forecasting, monitor costs, and support month-end through year-end close, audits, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction or contracting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP/system experience.
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and GL activity.
• Assist with financial statements and management reporting.
• Review job costing, project financials, and WIP reporting.
• Monitor project costs, revenue, margins, billings, and financial activity.
• Partner with Project Managers and operations for forecasting.
• Oversee AP and assist AR and billing.
• Assist with payroll processing and related accounting.
• Support cash management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist with audits and documentation.
• Support fixed assets, licenses, and property taxes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Provide guidance to accounting team members.
• Assist leadership with financial analysis and special projects.

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking and meeting deadlines

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Dulles Plumbing Group, a VMG Company, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing team in the construction sector. This role reports to the Vice President of Finance and will oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and project financial management across multiple departments.

You will work with Project Managers and operations leaders to ensure accurate project forecasting, monitor costs, and support month-end through year-end close, audits, and process improvements.