Assistant Controller

GrowthWise Search PartnersBakersfield, CA, US

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Job Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and expand your leadership scope? This is your opportunity to become a financial leader, owning the full General Ledger and working directly with a seasoned Controller. You'll gain invaluable mentorship that will accelerate your professional growth while leveraging your expertise in

Construction accounting to guide a growing business.

As the Assistant Controller , this pivotal position will be your chance to step into a leadership role, mentoring and overseeing your own financial team as you help shape the company's future and drive its continued success. If you are looking to leverage your career by working for a customer-centric, agricultural construction industry innovator, while making an impact on a growing company, this is the opportunity for you!

Assistant Controller – Your Job Duties

You will support the company's Controller in managing all aspects of the company's accounting

operations, including primary responsibility for the construction project accounting, job costing, financial reporting, and compliance.

Oversee a team of two (2), one Staff Accountant and one Accounting Clerk
Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and GL review
Prepare and analyze Work in Progress (WIP) reports and Percentage-of-Completion revenue recognition
Oversee AIA billing, retainage tracking, and change order accounting
Support subcontractor payment processing, lien waiver collection, and compliance tracking
Monitor labor costs and coordinate with payroll to allocate labor accurately to projects
Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, intercompany accounts, and balance sheet accounts
Monitor capital expenditures and assist with fixed asset accounting
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Oversee sales tax & compliance processes, including accurate sales tax charges, preparing and filing sales and use tax returns
Monitor and implement GAAP-compliant accounting policies and procedures
Assist with annual Company budgeting and forecasting
Assist with external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation

Assistant Controller - Required Skills, Experience & Culture Fit

You have :

Background and experience with job schedules, job cost accounting, and construction accounting

Strong Microsoft Excel skills for data management and analysis, multi-tab spreadsheet, complex formulas

Experience managing financials and reporting for multiple cost and profit centers

Effectively manage all accounting functions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Proven experience in accounting within an enterprise-level environment and strong proficiency with ERP systems

Financial personnel management or supervisory experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Assistant Controller – You Might Have (Desired not Required)

Prior experience with Sage or Acumatica

Experience or prior exposure to sales tax accounting

CPA license, CMA license or background in public accounting

Assistant Controller – Benefits & Pay for You

This role is located in the office in either Bakersfield or Lodi, CA.

Hours are 8 am to 5 pm with flexibility in start and stop time based on your schedule needs.

Your compensation will be $95,000 to $110,000 annual salary, plus bonus potential.

Perks and Benefits for you include :

HMO or PPO Medical Benefits with a choice of carrier options

Voluntary Dental and Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Basic and Voluntary life and AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

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Assistant Controller • Bakersfield, CA, US