Assistant Controller
Scottsdale, AZ - USA
Job Summary
Assistant Controller
Rummel Construction Inc. is a Heavy Civil General Contractor specializing in mass excavation and paving serving the Southwest United States since 1996. We operate across a diverse range of markets including mining landfills residential transportation and energy with over 400 pieces of equipment and 75 active projects. Our team is committed to delivering safe innovative solutions while building long-term partnerships with our clients. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP) our people are at the center of everything we do. Our values drive our success and we take pride in promoting from within and investing in our employees through training and apprenticeship programs.
We are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Accounting Department at our Scottsdale office. This role will serve as a key partner to the Controller supporting daily accounting operations while helping lead and develop the accounting team. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting experience attention to detail and the ability to step into a leadership role when needed.
What you will be doing:
- Support the Controller in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations including General Ledger Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable and Payroll
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assist with financial reports including WIP schedules and job cost analysis
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and assist with variance and expense analysis
- Help ensure accurate setup and maintenance of construction projects within the accounting system
- Assist with preparation for annual financial 401(k) and insurance audits
- Support payroll tax reporting filings and compliance activities
- Assist with maintaining state and local tax registrations licenses and reporting requirements
- Partner with project managers and operations teams to support job cost tracking and financial accuracy
- Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting staff and assist with training and development
- Serve as backup to the Controller and provide cross-functional support within the department
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (required)
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of general accounting principles and financial reporting
- Advanced Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA license
- Experience in the construction industry
- Familiarity with job costing and WIP reporting
- Experience with Viewpoint Vista or similar ERP systems
- Knowledge of Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT)
Why should you join Rummel Construction
We offer an excellent work environment including a competitive salary subsidized health insurance paid time off paid holidays 401k plan Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and voluntary dental and supplemental benefits. Rummel Construction is 100% employee owned.
Rummel Construction Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race color religion creed national origin sex age pregnancy genetic information disability or protected veteran status. This commitment applies to all employment practices including hiring promotion transfer recruitment compensation training and termination.
If you need accommodations due to a disability please contact Human Resources at . Our EEO Officer and HR team are available to address any questions or concerns regarding this policy.
Rummel Construction Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race color religion creed national origin sex age pregnancy genetic information disability or protected veteran status. This commitment applies to all employment practices including hiring promotion transfer recruitment compensation training and termination.
If you need accommodations due to a disability please contact Human Resources at . Our EEO Officer and HR team are available to address any questions or concerns regarding this policy.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Rummel Construction was founded in 1996 in the Southwest and since has been an innovater and commited to excellence in the heavy civil construction services.