Assistant Controller | GAAP & Compliance

DMG Corp; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Ambient Enterprises is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our finance team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in California. You will manage daily accounting operations, support budgeting and forecasting, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements across the organization.

With 5+ years in accounting and a strong supervisory background, you will oversee a team, coordinate with external auditors, and contribute to strategic financial planning for multiple HVAC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory exposure.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Dynamics) and advanced Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Construction industry experience including WIP, job costing, lien waivers.
• Tax compliance familiarity and FP&A knowledge.
• Proven track record of process improvements or automation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Oversee daily accounting operations: AP, AR, GL housekeeping.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and support internal/external audits.
• Maintain internal controls and conduct monthly reconciliations.
• Support job costing, project profitability, and % complete tracking.
• Supervise accounting staff and mentor junior team members.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Provide strategic support to Controller and senior management.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Ambient Enterprises is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our finance team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in California. You will manage daily accounting operations, support budgeting and forecasting, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements across the organization.

With 5+ years in accounting and a strong supervisory background, you will oversee a team, coordinate with external auditors, and contribute to strategic financial planning for multiple HVAC