Assistant Corporate Controller

Kent Companies; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Companies is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to partner with the Corporate Controller in managing corporate accounting and financial reporting. This role supervises the Accounts Payable Manager, oversees month-end closes, and coordinates with regional teams to ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 3–5 years of accounting experience (construction preferred), and proficiency with Spectrum ERP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead monthly close process in a multi-division organization.
• Knowledge of general ledger entries, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Spectrum experience strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to pass drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain month-end close schedule and prepare related journal entries.
• Directly supervise accounts payable and improve processing accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly/weekly payroll tax filings and sales tax filings.
• Record new equipment acquisitions and maintain asset records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Spectrum ERP

Job description

The Assistant Corporate Controller is a key member of the corporate accounting leadership team and serves as a partner to the Corporate Controller in managing the corporate accounting and financial reporting functions. This role provides direct supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager and accounts payable function, preparation of month end closing entries, and quarterly compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
  • Maintain month-end close schedule.
  • Preparation of month-end close activities, reconciliations, and journal entries for review and approval. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Coordinate close activities between corporate accounting, regional controllers, and project teams.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce the length of the closing cycle while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
  • Assist the preconstruction teams and regional controllers with financial information needed for customer prequalifications.
• Accounts Payable
  • Directly supervise the accounts payable manager
  • Assist the accounts payable manager in improving the accuracy and timeliness of processing vendor invoices.
  • Oversee vendor credit application processing and approval.
  • Review and approve all new employee credit card applications. Order new credit cards, manage all internal requests for credit limit increases and resets.
• Tax Compliance
  • Prepare monthly and annual sales tax filings in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings.
• Fixed Assets & Equipment Accounting
  • Record new equipment acquisitions and maintain accurate asset records.
  • Maintain and update the depreciation schedule in accordance with accounting standards.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

• Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction
  • Demonstrated ability to lead monthly close process in a multi-division organization
  • Knowledge of general ledger entries, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (Spectrum experience strongly preferred)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
  • Ability to pass drug screening.