Assistant Controller — Construction & Infrastructure

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing Program

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-TermDis

Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development & TrainingOp.

Educational Assistance Programs

Career Growth & AdvancementOpportun

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting close, consolidate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls. This role partners with the Controller and FP&A to ensure accurate statements and timely reporting across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or infrastructure, with a strong grasp of U.S. GAAP and close processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or multi-entity environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial close, reconciliations, financial systems, and U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and internal management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
• Partner with business unit finance teams to ensure consistent accounting practices across the organization.
• Assist with external and internal audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes through collaboration with FP&A and operational teams.
• Drive process improvements in accounting operations, systems, and reporting workflows.
• Participate in finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations and standardization efforts.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting close, consolidate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls. This role partners with the Controller and FP&A to ensure accurate statements and timely reporting across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or infrastructure, with a strong grasp of U.S. GAAP and close processes.