Construction Finance: Hands-on Assistant Controller

RemX | The Workforce Experts; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RemX | The Workforce Experts is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the accounting operations and strengthen internal controls in a fast-paced construction and project-based services environment.

You will partner with senior leadership on close processes, financial reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance across multi-state jurisdictions, while mentoring a growing accounting team and driving efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and reports.
• Assist in GAAP financial statements preparation.
• Develop and enforce internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate external audit activities.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Support ERP optimization and system enhancements.
• Mentor accounting team and promote accountability.
• Ensure sales/use tax compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership

Excel proficiency

Multi-state tax knowledge

Education

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

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

RemX | The Workforce Experts is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the accounting operations and strengthen internal controls in a fast-paced construction and project-based services environment.

You will partner with senior leadership on close processes, financial reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance across multi-state jurisdictions, while mentoring a growing accounting team and driving efficiency improvements.