Assistant Controller - Robert Half

Your focus will be on analyzing and interpreting financial reports, monitoring operational aspects, and ensuring compliance with company policies and objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure preparation of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and analyze variances to forecasts and budgets.
• Lead the annual standard cost update process and review actual job costs compared to project budgets.
• Oversee the divisional month-end close process including account reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Review marginal income trends at sale, project start, and project completion to ensure profitability targets are met.
• Lead in the completion of annual revenue, expense, and capital budgets, and quarterly forecast updates.
• Work in partnership with Corporate Controller to manage the receivables collection process and develop action plans for collecting delinquent accounts.
• Ensure the Division’s Warehouse function is processing inventory receipts and relief accurately and timely.
• Develop partnerships with division management teams to deliver key business outcomes and mitigate risk.
• Establish controls to ensure compliance with company collection policy and contractual payment terms.
• Oversee cycle counts and periodic physical inventories and ensure proper security measures to protect inventory from theft.
• Must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role or relevant field.
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience in Accounting Functions.
• Proven experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Demonstrated ability in Auditing procedures and practices.
• Experience in managing Billing Functions is necessary.
• Proficiency in Cost Accounting and Construction Accounting.
• Knowledge of Construction Cost and COST-TO-COMPLETION processes.
• Familiarity with the percentage (%) of completion method.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications are a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and accounting software.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and standards.
• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity.