Assistant Controller
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Riviera Beach, Florida. This role involves managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and providing valuable insights to drive business performance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting, reporting, and project-based financial management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the month-end close process, including project reviews, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.<br>• Manage general ledger, payroll, and fixed asset activities to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.<br>• Conduct performance analysis and variance reporting to support informed business decisions.<br>• Assist in the development and execution of budgets and financial forecasts for the business unit.<br>• Implement and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to maintain compliance and improve operational efficiency.<br>• Drive enhancements to financial and operational controls in alignment with percentage of completion accounting methodologies.<br>• Provide leadership and training to operational and accounting personnel to achieve reporting and compliance objectives.<br>• Address ad-hoc financial requirements such as system enhancements, business modeling, tax reporting, acquisition support, and special projects.<br>• Collaborate with auditors and ensure compliance with financial statement audits and reporting requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA license is preferred.<br>• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.<br>• Prior experience in public accounting or private equity-owned organizations is advantageous.<br>• Familiarity with project-based industries, such as construction or engineering, is highly preferred.<br>• Strong understanding of percentage of completion accounting principles.<br>• Proficiency in general ledger systems and advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.<br>• Demonstrated experience with financial reporting, work-in-progress accounting, and revenue recognition.<br>• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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- Riviera Beach, FL
- onsite
- Permanent
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110000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Riviera Beach, Florida. This role involves managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and providing valuable insights to drive business performance. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting, reporting, and project-based financial management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the month-end close process, including project reviews, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.<br>• Manage general ledger, payroll, and fixed asset activities to ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.<br>• Conduct performance analysis and variance reporting to support informed business decisions.<br>• Assist in the development and execution of budgets and financial forecasts for the business unit.<br>• Implement and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to maintain compliance and improve operational efficiency.<br>• Drive enhancements to financial and operational controls in alignment with percentage of completion accounting methodologies.<br>• Provide leadership and training to operational and accounting personnel to achieve reporting and compliance objectives.<br>• Address ad-hoc financial requirements such as system enhancements, business modeling, tax reporting, acquisition support, and special projects.<br>• Collaborate with auditors and ensure compliance with financial statement audits and reporting requirements.
- 2026-02-24T16:14:06Z