Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller - Established Construction Company | Great Benefits & Stability!

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Salary: $105,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a well-established electrical construction contractor with a longstanding reputation for delivering complex commercial and industrial projects.

Our organization combines the stability of an established business with a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We take pride in our people, the quality of our work, and the relationships we've built throughout the construction industry.

We are seeking a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys being part of an onsite team and contributing to the daily financial operations of a successful branch.

Why join us?

Competitive compensation based on experience

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Stable, established organization

Collaborative accounting team and supportive leadership

Opportunity to work closely with the Branch Controller and project management teams

Hands-on role with exposure to multiple areas of construction accounting

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support the accounting and financial operations of our Middle River, MD branch.

Reporting directly to the Branch Controller, this individual will work closely with an established accounting team, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable personnel, while supporting payroll, billing, job costing, financial reporting, and general accounting activities.

This is an individual contributor position with no direct reports. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, comfortable working independently, and enjoys being involved in the day-to-day accounting functions of an established business.

Construction industry experience is preferred, particularly experience with project accounting, job costing, and construction billing.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

Support the Branch Controller with daily accounting operations and financial reporting.

Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews.

Support budgeting, financial analysis, and year-end audit requests.

Ensure accounting activities align with company policies and established procedures.

Payroll

Coordinate with payroll personnel to ensure timely and accurate weekly payroll processing.

Assist with certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage requirements, and union-related payroll questions.

Support payroll reporting and coordination with corporate accounting.

Accounts Receivable & Billing

Support monthly construction billing, including AIA billing and related documentation.

Review AR aging, outstanding balances, retainage, and collection activity.

Coordinate with project managers and billing personnel to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely invoicing.

Project Accounting & Job Costing

Assist with new project setup, budgets, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.

Review project cost reports and identify potential discrepancies.

Partner with project managers to support accurate financial tracking and reporting.

Assist with project cost summaries and ongoing financial analysis.

Accounts Payable

Coordinate with AP personnel regarding invoice processing, subcontractor payments, and expense approvals.

Review accounting documentation and assist with resolving outstanding issues.

Qualifications

Strong accounting background with experience supporting multiple accounting functions.

Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, AP, AR, and payroll.

Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with accounting personnel, project managers, and leadership.

Comfortable working in a hands-on, individual contributor position.

Ability to work onsite in Middle River, MD, five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Construction industry accounting experience.

Experience with job costing, project accounting, and AIA billing.

Knowledge of certified payroll, prevailing wage, or union payroll.

Experience with Spectrum ERP or similar construction accounting software.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite position, Monday through Friday, based in Middle River, MD. The role works directly with the Branch Controller and established accounting team.

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