Assistant Controller - Construction & Infrastructure

Peak Utility Services Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction firm providing services to electric, natural gas, and telecom sectors. The Assistant Controller leads hands-on accounting, strengthening internal controls and delivering timely financial reporting across units.

This role partners with Finance and Operations to drive performance, improve processes, and ensure accuracy in WIP and project accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Five+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with construction accounting and WIP reporting preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial close and reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements.
• Analyze variances against budget and forecast.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist with external audits and schedules.
• Analyze capital expenditures and pricing decisions.
• Provide actionable financial insights to management.
• Collaborate with Operations to improve processes.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Construction accounting

WIP accounting

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Ownership & accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction firm providing services to electric, natural gas, and telecom sectors. The Assistant Controller leads hands-on accounting, strengthening internal controls and delivering timely financial reporting across units.

This role partners with Finance and Operations to drive performance, improve processes, and ensure accuracy in WIP and project accounting.