Assistant Controller, Construction Accounting

Accuserve Solutions Inc•Brentwood, MO

About The Position

The Assistant Controller, Construction Accounting is responsible for leading daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for a fast-paced construction and restoration organization. This role oversees the month-end close, job-costing accuracy, revenue recognition policies, and all major accounting cycles, ensuring compliance with GAAP and construction-specific regulatory requirements. The role partners cross-functionally with Operations, Project Management, Procurement, and Executive Leadership to ensure financial data integrity, support margin optimization, and drive continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
5–10+ years progressive accounting experience, including prior management or Assistant Controller experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction/project-based accounting practices (WIP, job costing, retaining, revenue recognition, etc.).
Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Viewpoint, or other construction/SAAS systems preferred).
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. Manager, Accounting_August2023
Ability to oversee large data sets and adapt to high transaction volume environments.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to handle conflict professionally.
Able to work extended hours during high-volume periods or CAT events.
Demonstrated success improving processes, standardizing workflows, and implementing automation or ERP upgrades.
Strong personal ethics, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Construction, roofing, restoration or insurance claims industry experience, preferred.
Familiarity with Davis–Bacon wage rules, certified payroll, lien law basics, and insurance carrier billing workflows, preferred.
Prior experience in private equity environments or rapidly scaling organizations, preferred.
Experience supporting integrations or multi-entity consolidations, preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including all journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
Establish scalable month-end procedures and continuously refine accounting close timelines and controls.
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for multiple operating entities.
Maintain the financial reporting structure across ERP, job-costing, and business intelligence systems.
Lead preparation of internal reporting packages, KPIs, and variance analyses for senior leadership.
Oversee job-cost accounting, including correct posting of labor, materials, subcontractor costs, equipment, and overhead allocations.
Manage WIP schedules, percent-complete calculations, deferred revenue, and job margin analysis.
Improve systems for COGS estimation at month-end, especially when invoices and labor data lag behind job completion.
Monitor retention / retainage receivable and payable balances.
Ensure accuracy of Change Orders, supplements, and revised contract values in job-costing systems.
Partner with Operations to confirm job completion status, punch-list progress, and readiness for revenue recognition.
Oversee CAT-event accounting, including rapid scaling of operations, variable labor, and specialized job tracking.
Support field operations in understanding margin erosion, budget-to-actual variances, and billing risks.
Ensure proper revenue recognition under GAAP for construction contracts and insurance restoration projects.
Review client contracts for financial, accounting, and procedural implications.
Oversee A/R, lien waiver processes, and invoice accuracy.
Manage intercompany revenue, shared labor, and shared equipment allocations.
Oversee AP cycle, cash disbursements, and vendor management, safeguard company assets.
Manage subcontractor compliance requirements (W-9s, COIs, licenses, etc.).
Monitor daily banking, cash forecasts, and credit line activity.
Work with procurement on material vendor pricing, purchase orders, and cost control initiatives.
Maintain and improve internal control environment and accounting policies.
Support external audit, tax filings, and internal compliance efforts.
Implement controls over field operations: job file completeness, contract documentation, vendor approval matrix, etc.
Manage and implement financial systems and ERP enhancements.
Partner with IT and Operations to improve job-costing workflows, automate data flow, and streamline reporting.
Identify and implement new features, processes, and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Support integration of newly acquired businesses into financial reporting processes.
Manage and mentor accounting team members; provide ongoing coaching and performance leadership.
Collaborate with project managers, estimators, sales teams, and field operations to drive accurate financial results.
Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external inquiries.
Champion a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.