Assistant Controller

Superior Construction • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Assistant Controller is a high-level financial professional responsible for preparing financial reviews and analyzing operational business lines and segments. The position assists the Controller in leading teams responsible for Revenue and Accounts Receivable, Expenses and Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Capital Assets (PP&E), and supports month-end close activities. The Assistant Controller supports the external financial statement audit, ensures functional teams address their audit requirements, and prepares materials for executive-level operational decision-making. The role also supports required accounting and FP&A close tasks.

This position directly leads a team of 2–3 financial and accounting analysts supporting Billing and Accounts Receivable and assists the Controller with leadership of the other functional teams. It manages accounting professionals and sometimes requires long hours, holidays, and weekend work. The role is based in a clerical office environment, uses standard office equipment, and requires intermittent travel of up to 20%.

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).
• Ability to understand accounting debits and credits, cash flow statements, balance sheets, income statements, and footnote disclosures.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license before employment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Financial management and technical capacity.
• Ethical conduct, communication proficiency, diversity and inclusion, results-driven approach, and teamwork orientation.

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 ensure teams address their respective 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.
• Assist with 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 the leadership and development of project team members.
• Prepare financial reviews and analyses of operational business lines and segments.
• Prepare materials to support executive-level decision-making on operations.
• Support accounting and FP&A departments with required financial and accounting close tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager