<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Assistant Controller</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Wallingford, CT <strong><em>(On-site, 5 days / week with flexibility)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference: </strong>AH0013373576</p><p> </p><p>We are partnering with a well-established, mechanical contractor in Connecticut to identify an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong>. This is a hands-on, high-visibility accounting role supporting daily operations, construction billing, job costing, and process improvement initiatives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage daily accounting: AP, AR, payroll, GL, and reconciliations</li><li>Lead month- and year-end close and financial statement prep</li><li>Oversee job costing, WIP, certified payroll, union reporting, and relief tracking</li><li>Handle construction billing, including AIA requisitions and lien waivers</li><li>Partner with operations on change orders, CTCs, and project reporting</li><li>Maintain fixed assets, leases, and filings</li><li>Prepare cash flow, budgets, forecasts, and labor rates</li><li>Support ERP systems and cross-functional accounting projects</li><li>Build strong relationships across teams and external partners</li><li>Mentor and manage 1–2 accounting staff</li></ul>
