Assistant Controller — Lead GAAP Finance & Project Costing

LHH; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The LHH is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for a private construction and industrial services company in Napa. This role collaborates with operations to improve processes, develop the accounting team, and drive business success.

You will own the close, oversee GL, AP/AR, payroll, project accounting, and financial reporting, and work with executives on budgeting, cash planning, and strategic decisions. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related discipline.
• A substantial accounting background, ideally 10+ years, with at least five years leading an accounting function or taking on Assistant Controller-level responsibilities.
• A strong foundation in GAAP and experience working across reporting, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Own the close process and deliver accurate, timely reporting throughout the year.
• Guide the core accounting activities across the GL, payables, receivables, payroll, taxes, and cash.
• Manage job costing, WIP reporting, project profitability, and cost-to-complete analysis.
• Help shape the company’s financial outlook through budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning.
• Work with operational teams on project performance, labor costs, capital investments, and business planning.
• Strengthen financial controls and maintain sound accounting practices in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead the annual audit process and partner with outside audit and tax professionals.
• Coach and develop the accounting team and streamline processes with ERP tools.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

10+ years accounting experience

Tools

QuickBooks

Concur

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The LHH is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for a private construction and industrial services company in Napa. This role collaborates with operations to improve processes, develop the accounting team, and drive business success.

You will own the close, oversee GL, AP/AR, payroll, project accounting, and financial reporting, and work with executives on budgeting, cash planning, and strategic decisions. Equal opportunity employer.