Construction Accounting Lead – Assistant Controller Path

Beacon Hill; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 194,848,000 - 243,560,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting function for its Northern California projects from Milpitas, CA. You will oversee close processes, project accounting, billing, and revenue recognition while partnering with operations leadership.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in construction accounting, strong Excel, and ERP experience (Vista/Spectrum/CMiC/Foundation/Sage 300 CRE). CPA preferred but not required; leadership and process improvements are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction or subcontractor accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of: Progress billing, WIP schedules, Job costing, Revenue recognition, Retention accounting, Change order management.
• Experience supervising accounting personnel.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Vista, Spectrum, CMiC, Foundation, Sage 300 CRE, or similar construction ERP systems.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage project accounting activities, including job costing, contract tracking, change orders, and WIP reporting.
• Review and oversee monthly progress billings and collections activities.
• Monitor contract balances, retention receivables, and unbilled revenue.
• Support revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Analyze project profitability, cost-to-complete estimates, and margin fluctuations.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure accurate forecasting and timely billing.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and support working capital management initiatives.
• Review account reconciliations and maintain strong internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, external audits, and lender reporting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Drive process improvements and ERP optimization initiatives.

Skills

Progress billing

WIP schedules

Job costing

Revenue recognition

Retention accounting

Change orders

Advanced Excel

Construction ERP systems

CPA preferred

People management

Construction accounting

Education

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

Tools

Vista

Spectrum

CMiC

Foundation

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting function for its Northern California projects from Milpitas, CA. You will oversee close processes, project accounting, billing, and revenue recognition while partnering with operations leadership.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in construction accounting, strong Excel, and ERP experience (Vista/Spectrum/CMiC/Foundation/Sage 300 CRE). CPA preferred but not required; leadership and process improvements are key.