Assistant Controller

LHH is partnering with a private equity backed company that does a combination of manufacturing and project-based work. The role will support a broad suite of general accounting functions and have oversite of 2-3 direct reports. Best suited for candidates with construction industry experience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the general ledger accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidation processes
• Maintain and oversee the chart of accounts, ensuring consistency and alignment with financial reporting needs
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors to include prepartion of audit schedules
• Drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the financial close process
• Identify and implement automation opportunities within the GL function
• Support system implementations or upgrades, working with IT and finance teams to ensure seamless transitions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including FP&A, tax, treasury, and operational finance, to ensure alignment of financial data and reporting
• Supervise up to three direct reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA and/or higher degrees a plus
• 5+ years experience in accounting with at least 2 years supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Understanding of WIP accounting
• Experience with a project-based accounting environment
• Prior construction industry experience required
• Proven track record of enahcing system capabilities a plus

Benefits Overview:

• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan
• Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 15 days (initially), 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave (1+ years of employment). PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year
• Annual discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance

If this is an opportunity that interests you, please apply directly here, or email your resume to sawyer.ballard@LHH.com for immediate consideration.

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