Assistant Financial Controller — Path to Controller

Waters Construction; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Waters Construction Company in Bridgeport, CT is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support the Controller and advance to the financial controller role within 12-18 months. This on-site, Monday–Friday position offers a competitive salary and bonus potential.

You will manage financial reporting, project costing, internal controls, and collaborate across departments to optimize profitability. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a construction or related industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Experience with job costing, project accounting, and contract management.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end/year-end close.
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista strongly preferred; experience with comparable construction ERP systems will be considered.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, financial modeling).
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Create financial analysis and reports to track key metrics across projects.
• Assist in budget vs. actual reporting and variance analyses.
• Support year-end audits and liaison with external auditors.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Job costing

Construction accounting

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Excel

Job description

Waters Construction Company in Bridgeport, CT is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support the Controller and advance to the financial controller role within 12-18 months. This on-site, Monday–Friday position offers a competitive salary and bonus potential.

You will manage financial reporting, project costing, internal controls, and collaborate across departments to optimize profitability. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of accounting