Assistant Business Controller

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE IS FOR CALIFORNIA CANDIDATES ONLY

Position Overview

Our client, a leader in the commercial construction industry, is seeking an Assistant Controller to support financial operations and act as a vital link between field and office teams. This full-time role offers significant opportunities for growth and impact, focusing on streamlining financial processes, providing actionable insights, and enhancing collaboration across the organization.

Location: Office-based with 25% field visits to jobsites.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Communication:
• Bridge communication between field teams and accounting to ensure seamless data sharing and resource availability.
• Present financial data during monthly division reviews and collaborate with leadership to interpret results.
• Accounting Management:
• Oversee core accounting functions, including general ledger management, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Supervise the job costing team to ensure accuracy and efficiency in cost tracking and analysis.
• Policy & Procedure Development:
• Design and implement financial policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline accounting workflows.
• Analysis & Insights:
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support multi-company accounting operations, including acquired and startup business entities.
• Field Collaboration:
• Perform regular field visits to ensure alignment between project execution and financial tracking.
• Support field teams by providing accurate financial data and addressing any discrepancies.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years of finance/accounting experience in commercial construction.
• Strong expertise in job costing, general ledger management, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with multi-company structures, including acquired and startup entities.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., ECMs by Computer Guidance Corp).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong communication abilities to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• High emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and collaborative mindset.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Other Qualifications:
• Proven ability to streamline processes and implement effective strategies.
• Familiarity with field operations and construction jobsite dynamics is a plus.
  
  

Compensation: Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement.

Relocation Assistance: Not available.

Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible.

This role is ideal for a finance professional with a background in commercial construction who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in bridging financial strategy with operational execution to drive organizational success.

Skills: leadership,excel,financial analysis,accounting,job costing,auditing,process improvement,budgeting,general ledger management,financial data,management,emotional intelligence,accounting management,erp systems,collaboration,communication,financial reporting,teams,powerpoint