Assistant Controller/Senior Accountant

Berger Engineering Company; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Berger Engineering Company is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage accounting operations for our growing commercial HVAC and project-based business. You will lead financial reporting, month-end close, job costing, and internal controls while collaborating with operations, project management, payroll, and leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in project-based accounting, strong Excel skills, and experience with job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in commercial construction or project-based environments.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, percent-of-completion accounting, or contract accounting.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis).
• Experience with SAGE or similar accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle the overall accounting function and day-to-day financial operations.
• Manage and review general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee job-cost accounting and monitor project costs.
• Review project profitability, WIP, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Coordinate with external auditors and financial partners as needed.

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Excel skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAGE

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Assistant Controller to join our growing commercial HVAC organization. This position will manage the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, job costing, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting experience in a construction, mechanical contracting, HVAC, or other project-based environment and understands the unique financial requirements of contract-based businesses. This role will work closely with operations, project management, service, purchasing, payroll, and executive leadership to ensure accurate and timely financial information. This is a role where you are directly involved in performing tasks and actively contributing to the work, rather than just supervising or delegating.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Handle the overall accounting function and day-to-day financial operations.
• Manage and review general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial results and identify significant variances, trends, and unusual activity.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working-capital management.

Job Costing & Project Accounting

• Oversee and review job-cost accounting for commercial HVAC projects.
• Monitor labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and other project costs.
• Review project profitability, gross margins, work-in-progress, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Partner with project managers to investigate budget variances and improve job profitability.
• Assist with percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition, as applicable.
• Review change orders, committed costs, purchase orders, and project-related accruals.

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Provide oversight and support for A/R and A/P functions.
• Monitor customer collections, aging reports, retainage, and disputed invoices.
• Review vendor invoices, payment runs, and account reconciliations.
• Help establish and maintain effective billing and collection procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely customer billing for service work and construction projects.

Payroll & Compliance

• Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll, including reconciliation of payroll-related accounts.
• Review labor allocations and ensure payroll costs are properly assigned to projects.
• Support compliance with applicable tax, insurance, bonding, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, CPAs, banks, insurance providers, and other financial partners as needed.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and system utilization.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of ERP/accounting systems.
• Develop and maintain financial reports and management dashboards.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and proper authorization of financial transactions.
• Maintain excellent attendance and time management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with experience in commercial construction, HVAC, mechanical contracting, or another project-based industry.
• Prior experience at the Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar level preferred.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, or contract accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
• Experience with a SAGE/accounting system; experience with construction or service-management software is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both accounting and non-accounting personnel.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial HVAC or mechanical contracting
• Construction accounting
• Service and maintenance operations
• Job costing and project profitability
• WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Bonding and retainage
• Construction billing and collections
• SAGE implementation or process improvement

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful commercial HVAC company

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting

• Office

Experience

• Finance and Accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person