Assistant Controller

Legence • San Diego, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

A.O. Reed & Co., a Legence company, is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Controller to join our team in San Diego, CA. This is a full-time, in-office position. The Assistant Controller plays a key role in financial reporting, compliance, and operational support, working closely with the Senior Controller and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Minimum 7 years of accounting experience in a corporate or Big 4 public environment.
• Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Experience maintaining and documenting internal controls; familiarity with SOC 1 and SOC 2 reporting standards.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with Viewpoint Spectrum and OneStream a plus.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail; rigorous, methodical, and results driven.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with competing deadlines.
• Effective communicator with polished written and verbal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.
• High ethical standards, objectivity, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Background in the construction industry, including expertise in ASC 606 and percentage of completion accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, interim forecasts, and corporate reporting.
• Prepare and analyze internal KPI dashboards, monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and related schedules.
• Oversee the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
• Participate in the annual audit and quarterly review procedures; ensure timely and accurate documentation for external auditors.
• Fully utilize ERP software to achieve financial and operational objectives on a timely basis.
• Assist in tax documentation preparation and prepare schedules that will help support the data.
• Collaborating with the IT department to maintain financial records and system processes.
• Identify workflow gaps and coordinate process improvements to streamline operations.
• Ensure efficient policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place and followed.
• Maintain and monitor capital expenditures and fixed asset accounting (depreciation, additions, disposals).
• Manage AR, AP, job costing/contracts, and the general ledger.
• Maintain effective percentage of completion accounting and project forecasting in collaboration with project managers.
• Prepare monthly reports for projects, collections, billings, contracts, and WIP (Work in Process) reporting.
• Lead or support various operational and financial analyses and ad hoc reporting as requested by management or corporate.
• Participate in continuous improvement.
• Other duties and analyses as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Eligible for employer-provided Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Coverage, with option to purchase additional coverage per plan terms.
• Time Off: Vacation is 80 hrs/yr during your first 5 years, then 120 hrs/yr. Unused vacation rolls over up to 80 hrs (years 1–5) and 120 hrs (year 6+). Accrues each pay period, and unused accrued vacation time is paid out at separation per CA law. This is separate from CA sick leave; company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees