Assistant Controller

We are a multidisciplinary electrical firm with the in-house expertise to plan construct install and fully integrate a full range of electrical control and telecom systems. We offer a comprehensive line of innovative electrical solutions performing work collaborativelyunder one roofto help us lower costs increase accuracy and promote project efficiency.

The Assistant Controller supports the Finance Director and Chief Financial Officer in overseeing accounting operations financial reporting internal controls and compliance in a publicly traded environment. This role helps ensure accurate timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP Sarbanes-Oxley requirements company policies and applicable regulatory standards. The Assistant Controller provides day-to-day leadership for accounting processes supports project-based accounting within the electrical contracting industry and helps develop a high-performing accounting team through coaching review and process improvement.

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Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist with the monthly quarterly and annual close processes including review of journal entries account reconciliations supporting schedules and close deadlines.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements and management reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements including control execution documentation and testing support.
• Coordinate preparation of audit tax and compliance schedules and respond to documentation requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with preparation analysis and monitoring of quarterly forecasts annual budgets and related variance analyses.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger activities account reconciliations and month-end close processes to support accurate and timely financial results.
• Review journal entries accruals and complex accounting transactions for completeness accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Support project-based accounting activities including job cost review work-in-progress schedules revenue recognition and coordination with operations teams.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies procedures and process documentation to improve consistency efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Support ERP system enhancements reporting improvements and accounting process automation initiatives.
• Supervise coach and mentor accounting staff including workload planning review of work product and support for professional development.

Payroll

• Review weekly payroll registers for accuracy and compliance with payroll policies.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership coaching and team development skills.
• High attention to detail accuracy and financial data integrity.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced accounting environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with finance operations and leadership stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ability to work effectively with ERP and financial reporting systems.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• 57 years of progressive accounting or finance experience including public accounting and/or corporate accounting experience.
• 35 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP financial reporting internal controls and account reconciliation processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication customer service organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines analyze complex accounting matters and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred qualifications include CPA or CPA eligibility construction or electrical contracting industry experience SOX experience and ERP system experience.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Assistant Controller to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The Assistant Controller is regularly required to sit use a computer communicate verbally and in writing and review detailed financial information. The employee may occasionally stand walk reach or lift and/or move items up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Direct reports

The Assistant Controller provides primary day-to-day supervision for the Financial Staff Accountant and support supervision for the Accounts Payable and Payroll departments.

This is primarily an office-based position in a temperature-controlled environment. Typical working hours for the Assistant Controller are Monday through Friday during normal business hours; however additional hours may be required during month-end close quarter-end reporting year-end close audit budget or other deadline-driven periods. Some travel may be required for training continuing education or company meetings.

• Health & Welfare (medical dental & vision)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

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