Assistant Controller | Job Cost & WIP Focus

S+H Search; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

S+H Search is partnering with a well-established mechanical construction organization seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its growing accounting and finance team. The Assistant Controller will support the Controller, oversee core accounting functions, and help ensure accurate and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and bring 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction or project-based settings, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with job cost accounting, WIP, and percent-of-completion.
• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint ERP is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations with the Controller.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and reporting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with financial statements, management reporting, and analysis.
• Monitor general ledger activity and investigate unusual balances.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll, and other transactional accounting.
• Oversee and analyze job cost accounting, including project costs, revenue, billing, and profitability.
• Collaborate with project management to investigate job cost variances and improve visibility.
• Assist with WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion forecasting.
• Maintain internal controls and improve accounting processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and other financial planning activities.
• Assist with audits, tax compliance, and third-party reporting.
• Utilize Vista by Viewpoint and other systems to maintain project data.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting staff.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting and efficiency.
• Perform other accounting and finance responsibilities as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Job cost accounting

Excel skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

WIP reporting

Viewpoint Vista

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

S+H Search is partnering with a well-established mechanical construction organization seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its growing accounting and finance team. The Assistant Controller will support the Controller, oversee core accounting functions, and help ensure accurate and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and bring 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction or project-based settings, with strong