Construction Accounting Leader - Assistant Controller (Orlando)

CFS; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Direct reporting to Controller

Leadership exposure in construction

Job summary

CFS in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to partner with the Controller on accounting operations and financial reporting. You will own key month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, and manage construction-specific tasks like WIP, overbillings, and job costing onsite.

The role offers a base salary of $120,000–$140,000 with an annual bonus and the opportunity to expand leadership responsibilities. Must be within commuting distance of Greater Orlando and work onsite.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience required.
• Experience managing accounting professionals.
• Strong month-end close, financial reporting, GL and reconciliations.
• WIP, overbillings/underbillings, job costing and percentage-of-completion
• Experience supporting audits
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Review WIP, overbillings/underbillings, job costing, and completed percentage accounting.
• Support audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Provide guidance to accounting team and collaborate with Ops.
• Take on supervisory responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Construction accounting

Excel skills

US GAAP knowledge

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CFS in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to partner with the Controller on accounting operations and financial reporting. You will own key month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, and manage construction-specific tasks like WIP, overbillings, and job costing onsite.

The role offers a base salary of $120,000–$140,000 with an annual bonus and the opportunity to expand leadership responsibilities. Must be within commuting distance of Greater Orlando and work onsite.