Assistant Controller - Materials

269 Ballard Road
Wilton, New York
United States

The Assistant Controller - Materials supports thefinancial operations of the Materials Division, which includes multipleoperating companies, plant and quarry locations, and specialized jointventures. This role is responsible for supporting accurate financial reporting,maintaining strong accounting controls, assisting with cost accounting andinventory processes, and ensuring consistency in accounting operations acrossthe division.

The position serves as a key liaison betweenoperations, accounting, and corporate finance, helping ensure timely financialresults, reliable data integrity, and adherence to corporate accountingpolicies. The role also supports process standardization, ERP systemutilization, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across materialsaccounting functions.

The Assistant Controller - Materials plays a criticalrole in strengthening the accounting infrastructure needed to support agrowing, multi-entity construction materials business.

Great benefit package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and a company-funded retirement plan. Please include your résumé and cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Accounting Operations & Revenue Management
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and support materials accounting personnel and transactional staff, including direct oversight of the Accounts Receivable team (2 staff members). Promote cross-training, documentation, and process consistency to reduce key-person dependencies.
• Revenue & AR Oversight: Provide oversight of billing, accounts receivable, credit, and collections activities. Serve as escalation support for customer disputes, billing discrepancies, and collection issues while helping improve standard workflows and response times.
• Sales Ticket Controls: Support controls and validation processes to ensure daily sales tickets are accurately captured, reviewed, and posted in a timely manner across plant and quarry locations.
• Pricing & Customer Setup Governance: Support maintenance of pricing structures and customer setup integrity. Partner with sales and operations to ensure accuracy of billing inputs and adherence to approved pricing guidelines.
• Tax Compliance: Maintain a thorough understanding of applicable state sales tax laws and practices (including New York State sales tax requirements) to ensure compliant transaction processing, customer exemption management, and audit readiness.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
• Cost Analysis & Profitability: Assist in analyzing standard and actual costs of materials such as aggregates, asphalt, and concrete. Monitor production and usage variances and support preparation of margin and cost reports by product line, plant, and region.
• Operational Partnership: Collaborate with plant and quarry teams to improve cost accuracy, validate operational data, and support financial reporting of production activity.
• Inventory Controls: Maintain and support inventory tracking processes for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, ensuring accurate reporting and reconciliation.
• Physical Inventory & Reconciliation: Coordinate and assist with periodic physical inventory counts and reconciliation activities during close periods.
• Capital Expenditure Support: Assist in tracking capital expenditures related to equipment, facility improvements, and quarry/plant development projects.

Financial Reporting, Consolidation & Compliance
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Support monthly and annual close activities, including assigned reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting deliverables.
• General Ledger & Balance Sheet Integrity: Prepare and review assigned balance sheet reconciliations and assist in maintaining intercompany accounting accuracy.
• Financial Reporting Assistance: Support preparation of monthly financial reporting packages in accordance with GAAP and internal reporting requirements.
• Technical Accounting: Assist with research and documentation related to accounting guidance, policy updates, and reporting requirements as needed.
• Internal Controls & Audit Management: Maintain and strengthen internal controls and assist wtih external audits by coordinating requests, supporting documentation, and financial analysis.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certification: CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or other relevant professional certification strongly preferred.
• Experience: 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred.
• Industry Expertise: Experience in construction, aggregates, manufacturing, mining, or other inventory-intensive industries strongly preferred.

Technical Skills & Competencies
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Working knowledge of cost accounting and inventory accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Exposure to ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista/Spectrum, Command Alkon, or similar preferred).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate across accounting, operations, and corporate teams.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands
• Environment: Primarily a corporate office environment with periodic travel to plants, quarries, pits, and other operational locations.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods and occasionally visit active production environments while adhering to all required safety protocols.
• Work Style: Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business demands, and meet deadlines within a fast-paced operational environment.

Compensation:Competitive wage commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package including company paid health, dental and vision insurance with a company-funded retirement plan.

Salary Range $110,000 - $125,000

Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, overtime when applicable, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.