Assistant Controller — Construction & Project Finance

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dulles Plumbing Group, a VMG Company, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing team. This position focuses on accounting operations, financial reporting, and project financial management within a dynamic construction environment.

You will work with project managers and operations leadership to ensure accurate financial data, monitor project performance, and support growth and process improvements across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction/contracting industry experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Assist with financial statements and management reporting.
• Review job costing, project financials, and WIP reporting.
• Monitor costs, revenue, margins, and billings for projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and operations for forecasting and reporting.
• Oversee AP and assist with AR and billing.
• Assist with payroll processing and related accounting functions.
• Support cash management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist with audits and regulatory documentation.
• Handle fixed assets, licenses, BPOL, taxes, and other financial requirements.
• Identify process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Accounting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Dulles Plumbing Group, a VMG Company, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing team. This position focuses on accounting operations, financial reporting, and project financial management within a dynamic construction environment.

You will work with project managers and operations leadership to ensure accurate financial data, monitor project performance, and support growth and process improvements across the organization.