General Summary Description
The Assistant Controller will work to prepare timely and accurate financial statements and analyses of operations that assist leadership in making educated economic decisions. The candidate will be expected to deliver high quality, accurate results, while efficiently maintaining and enhancing existing organizational systems and standards.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Coordinate the overall month-end close process, including the monthly financial statement preparation
- Prepare and analyze general ledger entries and conduct monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and correct any errors
- Ensure proper construction job cost reporting, revenue recognition, and WIP analysis
- Utilize industry-specific software to produce timely and accurate reporting of key operational and financial metrics
- Conduct complex financial and/or business analysis
- Document and maintain accounting policies and internal controls documentation
- Support the improvement of processes across the accounting function
- Research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and/or IRS requirements
- Provide support and/or supervision to the accounting department
- Assist the Director of Finance and Shared Services with special projects, integration of acquisitions and ad-hoc reports
Minimum Requirements, Abilities and Expectations
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Minimum of 3-4 years public accounting experience in auditing
- CPA certification preferred
- Construction accounting experience preferred
- Ability to develop financial statements and related reports
- Advanced Excel skills
- Exceptional time management and verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Adaptability; ability to multi-task
- Professional manner and strong ethical code
- Commitment to working efficiently and accurately
Core Competencies
Integrity & Trust: Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
Boss Relationships: Responds and relates well to bosses; would work harder for a good boss; is open to learning from bosses who are good coaches and who provide latitude; likes to learn from those who have been there before; easy to challenge and develop; is comfortably coachable.
Time Management: Uses his/her time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities; gets more done in less time than others; can attend to a broader range of activities.
Work/Life Balance: Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life so that one doesn't dominate the other; is not one-dimensional; knows how to attend to both; gets what he/she wants from both
Superior Bowen is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, national origin or any other legally protected status.
