Assistant Controller

Superior Construction•Jacksonville, FL

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Controller is a high-level financial professional responsible for preparing financial reviews and analyses of operational business lines and segments. The role assists the Controller in leading teams responsible for Revenue and Accounts Receivable, Expenses and Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Capital Assets (PP&E) to support the month-end close. The Assistant Controller also supports the external financial statement audit, ensuring each team addresses its audit requirements, and prepares materials to support executive-level operational decision-making. The role supports the accounting and FP&A departments with required financial and accounting close tasks. This position manages accounting professionals and directly leads a team of two to three financial and accounting analysts supporting Billing and Accounts Receivable. It assists the Controller with leadership of other functional teams, leads period-end closing processes, performs financial analysis and reconciliations, and contributes to financing strategies and team development. The position is full-time and exempt, operates in a clerical office environment, requires intermittent travel of up to 20%, and sometimes requires long hours, holidays, and weekend work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance, or comparable Business Administration certification programs.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP).
Understanding of accounting debits and credits, cash flow statements, balance sheets, income statements, and footnote disclosures.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting, business, or finance.
1–2 years of construction experience, specifically with percentage-of-completion accounting.

Responsibilities

Directly lead a team of 2–3 financial and accounting analysts supporting Billing and Accounts Receivable.
Assist the Controller in leading the Payroll, Accounts Payable and Expenses, and Capital Assets teams.
Tie financial statement line items to the general ledger and cost reports.
Manage the financial statement audit and help ensure each team addresses its audit requirements.
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
Prepare and analyze records and reports.
Perform account reconciliations.
Book monthly activity for related entities.
Support accounting and FP&A departments with required financial and accounting close tasks.
Assist in processing roles as needed.
Assist in developing financing strategies.
Implement relevant legislation and policies as requested.
Handle critical and confidential aspects of accounting.
Foster and maintain a safe work environment.
Assist with leadership and development of project team members.
Prepare financial reviews and analyses of operational business lines and segments, and materials for executive-level decision-making.