Onsite Assistant Controller — Construction Accounting Lead

Hi-Peak Staffing; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Peak Staffing is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller (Accounting Manager) to lead our accounting operations onsite in Grass Valley, CA. You will own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, oversee journal entries, and drive accuracy in financial reporting while partnering with operations to validate project costs and margins.

The role requires 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong knowledge of accrual accounting, and hands-on ERP experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience (construction, construction-adjacent or project-based accounting preferred)
• Strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting
• Experience with month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting
• Experience working in 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
• Partner with operations to validate project costs, margins, and financial accuracy
• Prepare monthly Financial Reporting Packages (FRP) including P&L and Balance Sheets with commentary
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and communicate insights to leadership
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes as needed
• Support AP/AR functions and resolve transactional issues
• Act as liaison between corporate accounting, operations, and senior leadership
• Utilize ERP systems (Acumatica, NetSuite, Sage) to manage/process improvements
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Leverage Excel for reporting and analysis
• Partner with project managers and leadership to ensure data accuracy
• Communicate proactively regarding issues, risks, opportunities
• Build cross-department relationships to support business objectives

Skills

Analytical thinking

Ownership & accountability

Written & verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Acumatica

NetSuite

Sage

Excel

Job description

Hi-Peak Staffing is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller (Accounting Manager) to lead our accounting operations onsite in Grass Valley, CA. You will own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, oversee journal entries, and drive accuracy in financial reporting while partnering with operations to validate project costs and margins.

The role requires 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong knowledge of accrual accounting, and hands-on ERP experience