Impactful Assistant Controller - Construction & Close Lead

Gilder Search Group; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller (Accounting Manager) to lead the accounting operations in Grass Valley, CA on-site. You will own monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, prepare journal entries, and ensure the integrity of the general ledger while partnering with operations to validate costs.

This hands-on role requires strong communication, independent thinking, and the ability to deliver timely financial reporting to senior leadership, with cross-department

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience (construction or project-based accounting preferred).
• Strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting.
• Experience with month-end close, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (Acumatica, NetSuite, Sage, or similar).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for assigned entities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, amortizations, and adjustments.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and ensure accurate transactional flow.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support construction-style accounting processes, including job costing and WIP schedules.
• Support accurate inventory accounting and validate project costs, margins, and financial accuracy.
• Prepare monthly Financial Reporting Packages (FRP) including P&L, balance sheets, and variance analysis.
• Analyze financial results and communicate insights to leadership; support budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist AP/AR functions and resolve escalated issues; liaise between accounting, operations, and leadership.
• Utilize ERP systems to manage and improve accounting processes; drive process improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Ownership

Prioritization

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Acumatica

NetSuite

Sage

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller (Accounting Manager) to lead the accounting operations in Grass Valley, CA on-site. You will own monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, prepare journal entries, and ensure the integrity of the general ledger while partnering with operations to validate costs.

This hands-on role requires strong communication, independent thinking, and the ability to deliver timely financial reporting to senior leadership, with cross-department