Assistant Controller

Now CFONashville, TN
Onsite

About The Position

A growing steel company based in Nashville, TN is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their team. Reporting to the Controller/Interim CFO, this is a hands-on role supporting day-to-day accounting operations with a strong emphasis on project accounting and construction finance. The company has approximately 120 employees, operates on QuickBooks Online, and is in an active growth phase.

Requirements

  • WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting knowledge
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with an operations team
  • Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to move quickly
  • Willingness to learn and ask questions

Nice To Haves

  • Construction industry experience
  • Background in both accounting and finance

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day transactional accounting
  • Own WIP and POC accounting including all related journal entries
  • Support project managers and work cross-functionally with operations
  • Own month-end close including journal entries and general ledger
  • Perform project accounting and cost tracking
  • Prepare basic reporting and cost structures
  • Own the annual audit process, serving as the primary liaison to the external CPA firm and ensuring they are moving efficiently and have the information they need
  • Manage bank reconciliations
  • Understand and apply AIA billing
  • Manage payroll journal entry feed into QuickBooks Online and handle payroll infrastructure changes in coordination with the HR Business Partner
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