Strategic Assistant Corporate Controller – Lead Accounting

Gilbane Building; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing/401k plan

Gilbane University education

Job summary

Gilbane Building Company seeks an Assistant Corporate Controller to lead assigned corporate accounting functions and support the timely and accurate completion of the enterprise financial close and reporting process.

The role emphasizes effective accounting operations, account analysis, process discipline, and execution of internal controls, partnering with the Corporate Controller to improve processes and policy consistency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including team or major-process leadership.
• Construction, engineering, project-based, or similarly complex industry experience preferred.
• Experience with financial close, controls, reconciliations, financial systems, and U.S. GAAP.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned accounting functions and ensures timely monthly, quarterly, and annual activities.
• Reviews balance-sheet reconciliations, account analyses, journal entries, and close deliverables.
• Executes and monitors internal controls, including segregation of duties and process documentation.
• Supports consistent application of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, enterprise accounting policies, and profit-recognition requirements.
• Identifies accounting, reporting, and process issues; recommends corrective action and monitors resolution.
• Partners with operations and functional teams on day-to-day accounting requirements.
• Supports internal and external audit requests within assigned areas.
• Develops team members through coaching, feedback, cross-training, and career experiences.
• Drives continuous improvement, standardization, and appropriate automation.
• Responsible for the career development and coaching of employees through a team of managers.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Drives the long-term strategic vision for the organization, serving as a bridge between Executive leadership and operational teams and ensuring alignment of departmental goals with the overarching vision.
• Provides strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership for informed decision-making

Skills

Strong accounting

GAAP knowledge

Team supervision

Communication skills

Financial systems

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Gilbane Building Company seeks an Assistant Corporate Controller to lead assigned corporate accounting functions and support the timely and accurate completion of the enterprise financial close and reporting process.

The role emphasizes effective accounting operations, account analysis, process discipline, and execution of internal controls, partnering with the Corporate Controller to improve processes and policy consistency.