Construction Controller — WIP/Job Costing (Hybrid)

LHH; Harmonville (PA); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

LHH is seeking an Assistant Controller in the Plymouth Meeting, PA area (Hybrid) to support financial reporting, job costing, project accounting, and month-end close activities. The role collaborates with senior leadership to provide critical financial insights for project-based operations.

The ideal candidate will have construction accounting experience with WIP reporting and cost accounting, plus strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of WIP reporting and job costing.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages.
• Manage and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Perform cost accounting and job cost analysis.
• Support construction and project accounting activities.
• Review invoices, perform transaction analysis, and identify trends.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare audit schedules and support internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with operations and project leaders to improve financial performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within accounting and reporting processes.
• Supervise and mentor one Accounting Assistant.

Skills

WIP reporting

Job costing

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

LHH is seeking an Assistant Controller in the Plymouth Meeting, PA area (Hybrid) to support financial reporting, job costing, project accounting, and month-end close activities. The role collaborates with senior leadership to provide critical financial insights for project-based operations.

The ideal candidate will have construction accounting experience with WIP reporting and cost accounting, plus strong Excel and ERP skills.