Job Description
The Company
Our client is a well-established construction and real estate development firm with over 100 years of history and a strong reputation across Connecticut. The company specializes in a diverse range of projects, including commercial, multi-family residential, medical, and institutional developments, as well as complex renovations of landmark properties. Led by a third-generation leadership team, the organization fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a strong emphasis on quality, long-term relationships, and community impact.
The Role: Assistant Controller
Our client is seeking a driven Assistant Controller to play a key role in overseeing the financial operations of their construction business. This is a high-impact position offering strong visibility and the opportunity to grow into greater leadership responsibilities.
The Assistant Controller will work closely with the CFO and leadership team, managing core accounting functions while also supporting financial planning, job costing, and operational finance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on while also contributing to strategic decision-making.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the monthly close process, preparing and reviewing financial statements, managing cash flow, and ensuring accurate reporting across multiple construction projects and entities. The role also involves tracking project costs, supporting budgeting and forecasting efforts, and ensuring alignment between financial reporting and operational performance.
This individual will play a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, improving processes, and enhancing systems (including ERP platforms like NetSuite) to drive efficiency and provide better insights to leadership.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Prepare and review financial statements across multiple entities
- Oversee cash flow management, including weekly forecasting and liquidity planning
- Analyze job costs, budgets, and project performance to drive profitability insights
- Manage construction requisitions and support AIA billing activities
- Assist in the development of annual budgets and monitor performance against projections
- Enhance accounting processes, internal controls, and system efficiencies
- Collaborate with operations and leadership to provide actionable financial insights and support strategic decisions
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
- 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within construction or a multi-entity environment
- Strong knowledge of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and AIA billing
- Background in public accounting or related industry experience preferred
- Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and organized
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite or similar) and a passion for process improvement
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Compensation & Growth
This role offers a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. The Assistant Controller will work closely with an experienced leadership team, gaining valuable exposure and positioning themselves for continued growth as the company expands.