Dycom Industries

Assistant Controller

Dycom Industries$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
  • CPA and/or CMA strongly preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, ideally at the Assistant Controller or Director of Finance level
  • Ability to convey complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
  • Experience in the construction industry with knowledge of project-based accounting and job costing
  • Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls

Responsibilities

  • Engage in succession planning and lead special projects for Controller duties
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and monthly closes
  • Execute budgeting and forecasting processes for financial planning
  • Oversee cash management, billing, and accounts receivables operations
  • Direct accounts payable activities including compliance and reporting
  • Verify and prepare various tax filings and manage fixed assets
  • Maintain accurate job cost reporting and financial oversight

Benefits

  • Hands-on training and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work environment with responsive leadership
  • Emphasis on safety-first culture
  • Career growth pathways within the organization
Full Job Description
Selma, TX

Workplace Type: Office

Employment Type: Salaried

What you'll do

Core Responsibilities
  • Succession Planning & Knowledge Transfer: Actively engage in the transition of Controller duties over a several year period, including taking a leading role on special projects, documentation of key control processes, and strategic financial initiatives as directed by the current Controller
  • Financial Reporting & Close: Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial close and upstream reporting of subsidiary results to the public company parent
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Execute monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes (covering Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash, and CapEx)
  • Cash Management & Revenue Cycle: Oversee Billing and Accounts Receivables, including accurate and timely cash collection and application. Manage work production documentation for recording revenue and subcontractor costs
  • Procurement & Payables: Direct Accounts Payable activities, including 1099s, W-9 verification, diversity reporting, and unclaimed property returns
  • Tax & Fixed Assets: Verify and/or prepare various tax filings, including Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax Returns. Manage capital requisition and fixed asset tracking
  • Job Costing: Create and maintain accurate job cost reporting

Leadership & People Management
  • Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and support accounting and finance personnel
  • Field Support: Provide management, mentoring, and support to personnel in field offices responsible for transaction input and related operational activities

Compliance, Control & Audit
  • Controls: Support and enforce SOX compliance and Internal Controls
  • Audit Management: Serve as a key point of contact for external and internal audits, as well as miscellaneous audits from various government agencies
  • HR Compliance Support: Assist with areas like wage and hour regulations and I-9 verification
  • Payroll: Work with corporate on multi-state payroll processing

Strategic & Operational Partnership
  • Business Partner: Function as a value-added business partner to the President and/or as requested by the Corporate Office, covering all areas as needed
  • Operational Partnership & Field Engagement: Serve as the direct financial partner for Operations, requiring frequent interaction and collaboration with Construction Foremen, Project Managers (PMs), and field leadership to ensure accurate job costing, billing, and project-level financial controls
  • Process Improvement: Act as a change agent in both financial and operational areas
  • Operational Oversight: Provide process and project management partnership, support, and oversight for select operational areas


What you'll need

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
  • CPA and/or CMA strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with a significant portion at the Assistant Controller or Director of Finance level
  • Proven ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for operational leaders and non-financial personnel, with a demonstrated history of supporting field-based operations (e.g., construction, services, or manufacturing)
  • Construction industry experience strongly preferred, with an understanding of project-based accounting and job costing methodologies
  • Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls

Additional Qualifications
  • SAP S4/HANA experience strongly preferred
  • Advance Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel and related MS Office products
  • Organized, detail oriented and able to work independently
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle crisis situations effectively
  • Team player, self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to interact with a variety of people and work with all levels within the organization in a professional manner


Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job - it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

About Dycom Industries

Dycom Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of specialty contracting services throughout the United States. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Dycom Industries provides a range of services, including engineering, construction, maintenance, and installation services for telecommunications providers, cable television operators, and other companies. The company has a strong reputation for quality and reliability, and has been recognized for its safety record and commitment to sustainability. Dycom Industries has approximately 16,000 employees and operates in all 50 states.
Learn more about Dycom Industries
Size
15,024 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$34.3 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+0.4%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
NASDAQ

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