Assistant Controller – Month-End & GAAP Expert

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a manufacturing construction client to hire an Assistant Controller. You will assist the Controller with financial statements, audit support, and provide managers with tools and reports to drive business decisions.

The role requires an accounting/finance degree, CPA or CMA, and 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in construction, with strong US GAAP knowledge and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA or CMA certification is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience, construction background preferred.
• Proficiency with US GAAP and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with ERP systems (IFS or similar) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a substantial portion of the month-end close checklist and audit schedules.
• Analyze balance sheet, income statement and cash flow monthly.
• Prepare tax returns (property, 1099s, sales, fuel) and regulatory reports.
• Support system implementations, data migration, or system testing.
• Communicate project status and scheduling priorities to ensure on-time deliverables.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing in line with GAAP.

Skills

Advanced Excel

US GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

LHH is partnering with a manufacturing construction client to hire an Assistant Controller. You will assist the Controller with financial statements, audit support, and provide managers with tools and reports to drive business decisions.

The role requires an accounting/finance degree, CPA or CMA, and 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in construction, with strong US GAAP knowledge and ERP experience.