Job Description
Assistant Controller
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Job Description
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Department: Corporate
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Reports to: Controller
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Job Summary:
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The Assistant Controller plays a key role in the effective and efficient performance of the accounting operations of the company. This individual has strong people management and accounting and finance experience, a passion for the mining and construction industry, and thrives in a collaborative work environment. The Assistant Controller works closely with the Controller to lead and advance the accounting function. In addition to technical accounting responsibilities, the Assistant Controller leads a team of direct reports and provides day-to-day coaching, support, and performance management to ensure high-quality financial operations.
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Supervisory Responsibilities:
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• This position is directly responsible for leading managers in the divisions and indirectly responsible for all employees within the divisions.
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Locations:
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• Corporate
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Supervisory Responsibilities:
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• Manage and develop a team of Accounting Associates through coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and development planning
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• Oversee task delegation and adherence to delivery deadlines
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• Coordinate team schedules to maintain operational continuity and minimize business disruption
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• Serve as the escalation point for Associate inquiries on billing, payments, and general accounting tasks
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• Identify, define, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across the accounting department, ensuring buy-in from all stakeholders
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• Approve Accounting Associates’ timecards and time-off requests
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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• Follows all company safety and environmental policies and all federal regulations (OSHA, MSHA, FRA, EPA, DOT).
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Month-End and Financial Reporting
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• Own and oversee the month-end close process, including review of journal entries and reconciliations
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• Ensure the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting
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• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all account reconciliations
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• Support the company’s treasury, budgeting and forecasting processes
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Order to Cash / Procure to Pay Oversight
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• Oversee ongoing and month-end invoicing and collection (Accounts Receivable) processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
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• Approve new customer setups and maintenance updates in compliance with internal controls
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• Manage the timely collection of outstanding receivables by engaging with Division leaders
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• Approve customer billing adjustments, credits, and tax write-offs
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• Ensure accuracy and completeness of plant acknowledgments and tax-exempt documentation.
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• Ensure all lien waivers are obtained and filed on a timely basis
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• Oversee ongoing and month-end procurement and payment (Accounts Payable) processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
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• Supervise the timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, adherence to payment terms and in accordance with company authority levels
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Technical Accounting and Compliance
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• Manage the annual financial audit, serving as the primary liaison with the external auditors, while ensuring timely preparation, review, and delivery of all requirements and supporting documentation
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• Support the Controller in reviewing customer and vendor contracts to ensure payment terms, billing clauses, special water rights, etc. are understood and properly accounted for
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• Monitor and evaluate new accounting pronouncements and prepare technical accounting memos to document the company’s position and ensure compliance with applicable standards
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• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal accounting policies and procedures
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• Ensure company compliance with sales and use tax obligations
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Capital and Asset Management
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• Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation, impairments, and disposals
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• Oversee accounting for large construction projects and capital expenditures, including initial documentation, approvals, and ongoing tracking of fixed assets
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• Ensure timely and accurate capitalization of assets in accordance with GAAP and company policy, including responsibility for the calculation, recording, and review of depreciation schedules
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Leadership and Process Improvement
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• Lead special projects or continuous improvement initiatives as needed to meet department and company objectives
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• Address complex or escalated issues raised by team members or business partners
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Required Skills/Abilities:
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• Strong command of GAAP, financial audits, and internal controls
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• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams in dynamic and change-oriented environment
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• Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities
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• Skilled communicator and cross-functional collaborator
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• High integrity, professional maturity, and organizational discipline
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• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems; construction-specific software experience is a strong plus
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Education and Experience:
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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
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• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role
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• Prior experience in construction, aggregates, or materials industries is preferred
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Work Environment & Requirements:
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• This is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in-office at the Sioux Falls location
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• Standard business hours apply, with additional hours as needed during closing cycles or project deadlines
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• Work is performed in a well-lit, climate-controlled office setting
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• Requires extended periods of computer use and sitting
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• No significant physical demands beyond standard office activities
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• Travel is expected to be limited
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L. G. Everist, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate. We embrace a diverse workforce and opportunities for all qualified applicants. We are committed to having a team that represents the communities where we operate with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.
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