Assistant Controller
About The Position
Hardy Corporation, a mechanical service contractor for over 75 years, has an opportunity for an Assistant Controller to join our team, reporting to the Controller. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a stable and consistent work environment, prefers routine and following a set process, and enjoys doing detailed, accurate work in a structured work environment. The position involves ownership of the monthly close and reconciliation process, preparing monthly financial reporting packages, leading accounting team meetings, identifying and resolving discrepancies, maintaining balance sheet integrity and cash accuracy, assisting with job cost analysis, WIP schedules, and project financial reviews, supporting construction-related accounting processes, filing taxes, processing W-2s, 1099s, and 1095s, preparing year-end financials, assisting with forecasting and budgeting, and assisting the Controller as needed.
Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting experience
- Advanced Excel skills preferred
- Experience with Spectrum/Viewpoint or construction ERP systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills
- Good problem-solving and time management skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Willing to adjust for departmental workload changes
- Ability to work efficiently and multitask
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
- Construction Accounting background preferred
Responsibilities
- Ownership of the monthly close and reconciliation process to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Prepare monthly financial reporting package to Controller
- Lead bi-weekly and quarterly accounting team meetings using EOS/L10 structure
- Identify discrepancies and proactively resolve accounting issues
- Maintain accountability for balance sheet integrity and cash accuracy
- Assist with job cost analysis, WIP schedules, and project financial reviews
- Support construction-related accounting processes including retainage and contract billing/collections
- Filing state and federal taxes monthly, quarterly, yearly
- Process yearly W-2 forms, 1099 and 1095’s
- Preparing Year End Financials, working closely with outside CPA
- Assist with Monthly Forecasting and Annual Budget
- Assisting the Controller as needed
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Medical insurance with company-paid portion
- 401(k) with 4.5% company match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Stable, family-oriented company culture
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
