Assistant Controller

Hardy Corp•Birmingham, AL

16d•Onsite

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 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 state and federal taxes, processing W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms, preparing year-end financials, and assisting with monthly forecasting and annual budget. Success in this role is defined by accurate and timely monthly closes, consistently maintained bank and balance sheet reconciliations, timely financial report delivery, proactive issue resolution, strong communication and accountability within the accounting team, and reliable support for leadership decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
5+ years of accounting experience
Construction Accounting background preferred
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

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