Assistant Controller

GrowthWise Search Partners

  • Bakersfield, CA
  • $95,000-110,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and expand your leadership scope? This is your opportunity to become a financial leader, owning the full General Ledger and working directly with a seasoned Controller. You'll gain invaluable mentorship that will accelerate your professional growth while leveraging your expertise inConstruction accounting to guide a growing business.As the Assistant Controller, this pivotal position will be your chance to step into a leadership role, mentoring and overseeing your own financial team as you help shape the company's future and drive its continued success. If you are looking to leverage your career by working for a customer-centric, agricultural construction industry innovator, while making an impact on a growing company, this is the opportunity for you!Assistant Controller – Your Job DutiesYou will support the company's Controller in managing all aspects of the company’s accountingoperations, including primary responsibility for the construction project accounting, job costing, financial reporting, and compliance.
  • Oversee a team of two (2), one Staff Accountant and one Accounting Clerk
  • Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and GL review
  • Prepare and analyze Work in Progress (WIP) reports and Percentage-of-Completion revenue recognition
  • Oversee AIA billing, retainage tracking, and change order accounting
  • Support subcontractor payment processing, lien waiver collection, and compliance tracking
  • Monitor labor costs and coordinate with payroll to allocate labor accurately to projects
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, intercompany accounts, and balance sheet accounts
  • Monitor capital expenditures and assist with fixed asset accounting
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Oversee sales tax & compliance processes, including accurate sales tax charges, preparing and filing sales and use tax returns
  • Monitor and implement GAAP-compliant accounting policies and procedures
  • Assist with annual Company budgeting and forecasting
  • Assist with external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
Assistant Controller - Required Skills, Experience & Culture FitYou have:
  • Background and experience with job schedules, job cost accounting, and construction accounting
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data management and analysis, multi-tab spreadsheet, complex formulas
  • Experience managing financials and reporting for multiple cost and profit centers
  • Effectively manage all accounting functions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Proven experience in accounting within an enterprise-level environment and strong proficiency with ERP systems
  • Financial personnel management or supervisory experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Assistant Controller – You Might Have (Desired not Required)
  • Prior experience with Sage or Acumatica
  • Experience or prior exposure to sales tax accounting
  • CPA license, CMA license or background in public accounting
Assistant Controller – Benefits & Pay for YouThis role is located in the office in either Bakersfield or Lodi, CA.Hours are 8 am to 5 pm with flexibility in start and stop time based on your schedule needs.Your compensation will be $95,000 to $110,000 annual salary, plus bonus potential.Perks and Benefits for you include:
  • HMO or PPO Medical Benefits with a choice of carrier options
  • Voluntary Dental and Vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Basic and Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

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