On-Site Assistant Controller — Construction Accounting & WIP

LHH; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is working with a client in the commercial construction industry to add an Assistant Controller to its accounting team. This is a fully on-site role offering exposure to a large, sophisticated construction environment.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, assist with audits, and support project accounting including WIP and job costing, while strengthening internal controls and GAAP reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong experience in commercial construction or general contractor accounting.
• Hands-on Vista Viewpoint ERP experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction accounting, including WIP schedules and job costing.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and working with external auditors.
• Public accounting experience is highly preferred, including experience from a regional or midsize public accounting firm.
• Strong GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively with both accounting leadership and operational/project teams.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to operate in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller with month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and general accounting operations.
• Assist with preparation for a comprehensive annual audit and coordinate supporting schedules and documentation
• Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements
• Support construction-specific accounting, including WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion/revenue recognition, and project financial analysis
• Partner with project teams and operational leadership to ensure accurate project accounting and reporting
• Help strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures
• Assist with maintaining accurate financial data within Vista Viewpoint
• Provide technical accounting support and help ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies

Skills

Construction accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Vista Viewpoint ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH is working with a client in the commercial construction industry to add an Assistant Controller to its accounting team. This is a fully on-site role offering exposure to a large, sophisticated construction environment.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, assist with audits, and support project accounting including WIP and job costing, while strengthening internal controls and GAAP reporting.