Construction Accounting Lead | Assistant Controller

Cwmatthews; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(K)

Disability

Child Care

Parental Leave

Annual Bonus

Job summary

C.W. Matthews is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead and develop the accounting team, reporting to the VP of Accounting Controller and CFO.

The role oversees key functions such as accounts payable, job costing, and subcontractor payments, while guiding staff and executives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in accounting with 5–7+ years in construction accounting, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; master's preferred.
• 5–7+ years in accounting, ideally in construction.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a department to ensure smooth operations and staff development.
• Oversee quarterly closings, financial statements, and audits.
• Improve accounting procedures and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with VPs, operations, and IT on reporting and system efficiency.
• Oversee cost structures, subcontractor payments, and contract revenue processing.
• Use Vista and Excel to analyze and report financial data.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

5-7+ years experience

construction accounting

leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Vista (Trimble)

Excel

Job description

C.W. Matthews is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead and develop the accounting team, reporting to the VP of Accounting Controller and CFO.

The role oversees key functions such as accounts payable, job costing, and subcontractor payments, while guiding staff and executives in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in accounting with 5–7+ years in construction accounting, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced organization.