Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller – Multi‑Entity Design‑Build & Manufacturing (Project‑Based Environment)

A rapidly growing, diversified design‑build enterprise is hiring an Assistant Controller to support accounting operations across multiple business lines, including professional services, construction, and manufacturing for large‑scale infrastructure projects.

• High impact on standardizing processes
  , strengthening internal controls
  , and shortening the close
• Exposure to international and multi‑currency operations (plus, not required)
• Cross‑functional collaboration with operations, project leadership, and manufacturing teams

• Prepare and analyze financials and forecasts:
  BS/IS
  , project progress summaries, monthly overhead,
  weekly cash flow and rolling 13‑week cash forecasts
• Review project accounting to ensure accurate project cost
  , revenue recognition
  , and expense classification
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with operations; deliver monthly project‑level variance analysis
• Oversee weekly A/P payment reviews (pay‑when‑paid, charge‑outs, project coding, duplicates)
• Set up and maintain contract, vendor, subcontractor,
  timekeeping
  , and expense applications for a project‑based enterprise
• Ensure policy compliance and robust internal controls; align A/P and Project Accounting processes across entities
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders;
  develop and train accounting staff

• 5+ years in financial management in a directly related field and 5+ years at Assistant Controller level (or above) in a similarly scaled enterprise
• Bachelor’s in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting
  ; advanced degree and/or CPA preferred but not required
• Construction industry experience required
  ; government contracting and/or manufacturing experience a plus
• Major ERP experience required; familiarity with enterprise expense, timekeeping, and project systems preferred
• SQL and BI proficiency a plus
• Strength in accuracy, analytics, deadline discipline, and balancing big‑picture with details
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to influence and partner across teams
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; no current or future sponsorship

• Builders who create structure across multi‑entity, project‑driven environments
• Leaders who coach teams while elevating standards and controls
• Partners who collaborate closely with operations and project teams to drive results
• Hands‑on, systems‑savvy accountants who scale processes without losing precision