Assistant Controller (Construction Industry exp NEEDED) - Albuquerque, NM

Pivotal Solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Albuquerque is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting functions. The role demands supervising the month-end close process and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting, and a CPA is preferred, with 5—7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within the construction industry. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Sage 300 CRE are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in public or corporate accounting.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606.
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting functions and ensure financial accuracy.
• Manage month-end close process and coordinate division’s accounting.
• Partner with external auditors for annual audit procedures.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Project management

Cost accounting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

As an Assistant Controller, you will oversee accounting functions including preparing financial statements, managing daily accounting operations, and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that efficient policies and procedures and the proper internal controls are in place
• Responsible for month-end close process and coordinate the closing of the division’s accounting books
• Report financial results in conformity with US GAAP together with financial and accounting policies established by Corporate Accounting
• Develop and maintain effective Percentage of Completion forecast capability
• Assess adequacy of resource deployment commensurate with known project schedules and workload
• Oversee the construction project accounting process from start to finish
• Prepares and analyzes month-end reporting (WIP report, over/under, gross margin, revenue recognition, and revenue projection, a shift of work and variances to plan, forecast adjustments, earnings fade/gain, preconstruction costs)
• Work closely with project managers to ensure accurate data on jobs and cost accounting
• Partner with external auditors to support annual audit procedures
• Maintain KPI dashboards and steer monthly analytical process to assess operational and financial performance, including labor efficiency and productivity, margin scalability, and cash conversion
• Review expense projections and provide recommendations regarding cost reduction as well as opportunities to redeploy resources across projects and departments
• Assess risks and opportunities spanning revenue growth, margin expansion, and cash conversion
• Support annual planning cycle including preparation and consolidation of budget requests across businesses, analytics, management review, and Board presentations
• Lead various operational and financial analyses and prepare other ad hoc operational and financial reports as requested
• Aid in the implementation of new ERP and additional software tools to modernize and scale the business

Desired Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA preferred
• Preferred: 5 – 7+ years’ progressive accounting experience, working in public accounting or corporate accounting
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and understanding of percentage completion accounting preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel. Experience with Sage 300 CRE ideal