Assistant Controller

Soni Resources

$120K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA or CPA-track preferred
  • Over 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in construction
  • Track record of improving accounting processes and efficiency
  • Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling
  • Experience with ERP systems, specifically Vista Viewpoint preferred
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Drive improvements in accounting processes and workflows
  • Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements in GAAP compliance
  • Oversee month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Enhance reconciliation processes for key accounts and resolve discrepancies
  • Develop and maintain clear internal control procedures and process documentation
  • Partner with auditors to streamline audit support and deliverables
  • Manage banking operations and optimize cash disbursement workflows
  • Lead special projects focused on system improvements and reporting automation
  • Enhance reporting capabilities for better data visibility and ERP utilization
  • Maintain consistent on-site presence in New Jersey and New York offices as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
  • Supportive organizational culture focused on teamwork
  • Engagement with diverse and complex accounting challenges
  • Collaboration with experienced finance leadership
  • Strengthening accounting processes in a rapidly growing company
Full Job Description
Partnering with the Controller and CFO, this person will strengthen and scale the company's accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on process optimization, controls, and reporting efficiency. This plays a key part in enhancing the monthly close, improving financial visibility, and ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Close Process

  • Assist in managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policies and accounting standards

  • Support financial statement preparation and variance analysis

Accounting Operations

  • Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls and procedures

  • Assist with general ledger oversight and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Support audit preparation and external auditor requests

  • Help ensure compliance with financial and operational policies

Process Improvement & Documentation

  • Document accounting processes, workflows, and internal procedures

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

  • Partner with leadership and the parent company on finance transformation and process enhancement initiatives

  • Assist with ERP-related projects and system optimization efforts within a larger ERP environment

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with finance leadership and operational teams across multiple locations

  • Support standardization of accounting processes across entities and offices

  • Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented accounting environment

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience

  • Strong financial accounting background

  • Experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close

  • Advanced Excel skills

  • Experience working within larger ERP systems

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Preferred:

  • CPA designation strongly preferred

  • Public accounting/audit background is a plus

  • Construction industry experience is not required

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.

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