Assistant Controller- Construction

Spyglass Talent Solutions, a retained recruitment firm based in Raleigh, NC, has been engaged by a well-established commercial construction specialty contractor with decades of market presence and a strong regional footprint. With consistent growth and a solid project backlog, the company is seeking an Assistant Controller to support financial operations and drive process improvement.

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will oversee and manage day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll, job costs, and general accounting functions as well as staff.

• Supervise the productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll, job costs, and general accounting functions as well as staff
• Provide financial reporting support to Controller and work cross-functionally with other departments across the organization
• Accurately process and/or review invoices selected for payment by verifying transaction information and obtaining appropriate authorization(s)
• Support month end and year end closing procedures
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve systems, financial performance and reporting
• Provide mentorship and training to accounting team members

• 7+ years working experience in accounting
• 5+ years in a leadership role and strong supervisory skills and personnel management
• Highly motivated, energetic, team player with good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, maintain attention to detail, recognize time constraints and suggest ways to improve processes
• Bachelor’s degree in business related field - accounting preferred
• Construction experience preferred
• Experience with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate preferred