Assistant Corporate Controller: Strategic Accounting Leader

Gilbane Building Company; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company, Providence, RI, is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to lead assigned corporate accounting functions and support timely close and reporting. The role partners with the Corporate Controller to improve processes, develop team capabilities, and ensure enterprise accounting policy alignment.

You will oversee accounting operations, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, while upholding US GAAP and IFRS requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including team or major-process leadership.
• Construction, engineering, project-based, or similarly complex industry experience preferred.
• Experience with financial close, controls, reconciliations, financial systems, and U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned accounting functions and ensures accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual activities.
• Reviews balance-sheet reconciliations, account analyses, journal entries, and close deliverables.
• Executes and monitors internal controls, including segregation of duties and process documentation.
• Supports consistent application of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, enterprise accounting policies, and profit-recognition requirements.
• Partners with operations and functional teams on day-to-day accounting requirements.
• Supports internal and external audit requests within assigned areas.
• Develops team members through coaching, feedback, cross-training, and career experiences.
• Drives continuous improvement, standardization, and appropriate automation.
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of employees through a team of managers.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Drives the long-term strategic vision for the organization, serving as a bridge between Executive leadership and operational teams.

Skills

Strong accounting

Analytical skills

Reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Gilbane Building Company, Providence, RI, is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to lead assigned corporate accounting functions and support timely close and reporting. The role partners with the Corporate Controller to improve processes, develop team capabilities, and ensure enterprise accounting policy alignment.

You will oversee accounting operations, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, while upholding US GAAP and IFRS requirements.