Construction Accounting Lead — Assistant Controller

Talent Edge Recruiting; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an Assistant Controller for a growing construction company in Delray Beach, FL. This hands-on role, working closely with the CFO, focuses on day-to-day accounting operations and a major ERP transition.

We’re looking for 3+ years of construction accounting, 2+ years of leadership, and strong Excel skills to help drive smart financial processes, cost coding, and timely reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction accounting experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, not required.
• Experience with Vista by Viewpoint strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of job costing, cost coding, financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle construction accounting including AP/AR and close.
• Maintain job cost integrity and cost coding accuracy.
• Review and process purchase orders and optimise AP/AR workflows.
• Partner with the CFO on treasury, banking relationships, and cash flow.
• Utilise Vista by Viewpoint and Excel for project financials and reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and develop scalable accounting processes.

Skills

Construction accounting

Leadership experience

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an Assistant Controller for a growing construction company in Delray Beach, FL. This hands-on role, working closely with the CFO, focuses on day-to-day accounting operations and a major ERP transition.

We’re looking for 3+ years of construction accounting, 2+ years of leadership, and strong Excel skills to help drive smart financial processes, cost coding, and timely reporting in a fast-paced environment.