Assistant Controller

Now CFO

$120K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in accounting roles
  • Expertise in WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with teams
  • Detail-oriented and flexible in a fast-paced environment
  • Eagerness to learn and raise questions as needed
  • Construction industry experience preferred
  • Background in accounting and finance is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily accounting operations and transactions
  • Oversee Work In Progress (WIP) and percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting
  • Collaborate with project managers and operations teams
  • Lead month-end close processes, including journal entries
  • Conduct project accounting and cost tracking tasks
  • Prepare basic financial reports and cost structures
  • Serve as primary liaison for the annual audit with external CPA firm
  • Perform bank reconciliations and manage payroll entries

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a growing company in a hands-on role
  • Engage with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment
  • Potential to influence accounting processes during growth phase
  • Be part of a supportive team with a direct reporting line to executive leadership
  • Flexible work culture with opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
Assistant Controller

Location: Nashville, TN

Compensation: $120,000 to $130,000 base salary

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Position Summary
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.
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
Required Qualifications
  • 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
Preferred Qualifications
  • Construction industry experience
  • Background in both accounting and finance

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