Assistant Controller

Job Posted 3/7/2025

Jobot

Baltimore, MD 21201

Category Accounting

Job Description

10% Bonus! High growth company + great training and mentorship + perfect for someone with a base but wants to grow their skills!

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Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing private equity backed organization that's adding to our team. We are a modern leadership team, looking to add on a Sr Accountant to be the right hand person to our Controller.

Why join us?

Mentorship
High Growth
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Job Details

Assistant Controller

About the Company:
We are a growing, private equity-backed construction services firm seeking a driven and detail-oriented accounting professional to support our expanding financial operations. As we scale, we are focused on building a strong, GAAP-compliant accounting infrastructure and enhancing financial processes.

Position Overview:
The Assistant Controller will play a key role in overseeing core accounting functions, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring the integrity of financial data. This role is ideal for a hands-on accountant ready to step into a leadership position, partnering closely with senior finance leaders to enhance accounting policies, streamline workflows, and support compliance efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Close & Reporting: Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting. Maintain checklists and approval documentation to enhance efficiency.
Technical Accounting & Compliance: Manage key areas such as lease accounting (ASC 842), percentage of completion revenue recognition, and intercompany reconciliations.
Balance Sheet & Fixed Assets: Maintain and improve processes for fixed asset accounting, prepaid assets, and depreciation schedules.
Process Improvement: Collaborate with finance and accounting teams across multiple locations to standardize procedures and enhance operational efficiencies.
Audit & Internal Controls: Support audit processes and implement best practices to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with internal policies.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA preferred but not required
3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, including financial close responsibilities
Experience with construction or project-based accounting, particularly percentage of completion
Proficiency in financial systems; familiarity with QuickBooks, ViewPoint Spectrum, or Sage is a plus
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments

This role offers an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership position within a growing company, contributing to the evolution of our financial operations and overall success.

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