Assistant Controller, Plano (Construction) 130K-140K

LHH; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Controller for a growing global organization in Texas. The role requires financial management experience, particularly in the construction industry, and involves supervising accounting activities, preparing financial reports, and ensuring adherence to accounting policies. Ideal candidates should have strong analytical skills and the ability to lead a finance team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary between $130K-$140K plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of financial management experience.
• Five years at Assistant Controller level or higher in a similar enterprise.
• Construction industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports.
• Review and validate project accounting reports.

Skills

Financial management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Construction industry expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, SAP Concur)

SQL

Business Intelligence tools (Cognos, Hyperion)

Job description

LHH is seeking an Assistant Controller on behalf of a rapidly expanding global organization operating across multiple project-driven business lines. Our client delivers specialized services in areas such as design, construction, and engineered manufacturing solutions for complex, mission-critical infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who brings strong business acumen, construction industry expertise, and a proven track record managing financial operations in a multi-entity environment.

This position pays 130K-140K+Bonus and is an opportunity to work for a growing and progressivce company.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise accounting and financial reporting activities, including daily accounting operations, weekly payment cycles, month-end, and year-end close
• Oversee accounting and administrative processes for designated business units
• Prepare and analyze financial reports that summarize and forecast business performance, including project progress updates, overhead reports, cash flow forecasts, balance sheets, and income statements
• Perform variance analysis between projected and actual project results on a monthly basis
• Review and validate project accounting reports, ensuring accurate cost tracking, revenue recognition, and expense classifications
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with operations leadership
• Support project teams with estimates, owner billings, and project-level cost report setup and maintenance
• Review weekly A/P payment files, ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies related to charges, projects, or potential duplications
• Oversee preparation of rolling 13-week cash forecasts for assigned entities and assist with other forecasts as needed
• Partner with other accounting leaders to ensure consistency in A/P processes and coordination with project accounting
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance and accounting team
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization

Job Requirements

• Minimum of five years of financial management experience in a related industry, with at least five years at an Assistant Controller level or higher in a similarly scaled enterprise
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred but not required
• Construction industry experience required
• Experience in public accounting and/or CPA certification preferred
• Government contracting or manufacturing experience a plus
• International and multi-currency experience beneficial
• Major ERP experience required (Deltek Costpoint, SAP Concur a plus)
• Proficiency with SQL and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Cognos, Hyperion) a plus
• Experience managing contract, vendor, subcontractor, timekeeping, and expense reporting systems in a project-based environment
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions please email Rami Muhanna at [e-mail] or visit our website at www.lhh.com

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting