Assistant Controller

What You Will Do

Close, Financial Reporting & Controls

• Perform and review month-end close activities for entities within the South region, ensuring accurate and timely results.

• Ensure all accounting practices comply with U.S. GAAP and management reporting requirements.

• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts to maintain an accurate trial balance.

• Analyze financial statements to identify discrepancies and ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Prepare financial statements and conduct an initial review with company management.

• Complete month-end close procedures and reviews for regional entities.

• Report on regional KPIs, such as bookings and backlog.

• Design, document, and maintain strong financial controls and processes for the region.

Regional Build-Out & Partnership

• Partner with the Regional Director of Finance, South, to build out the region's finance and accounting infrastructure, team, and operating cadence.

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for the region.

• Provide leadership with insights into key drivers of financial performance.

• Partner with AP/AR Shared Services and Sales Operations teams as they develop regional processes and controls.

• Support QuickBase and QuickBooks integration activities as needed.

Acquisitions & Integration

• Support mergers and acquisitions within the South region, including due diligence, integration, and onboarding activities.

• Assist with opening balance sheet reviews, systems and process alignment, and integrating acquired companies into the month-end close calendar.

• Assist with post-acquisition banking transitions and vendor onboarding.

Audit, Tax & Treasury

• Provide information for regional entities to support the annual external audit.

• Provide information to the tax team as needed.

• Process annual 1099s for vendors, as needed.

• Manage bank accounts and perform banking functions to support daily cash operations.

• Review inventory balances and work with stockroom teams on annual physical counts, as necessary.

• Support ad hoc projects as needed.

Background / Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.

• At least five years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including multi-entity environments.

• Construction, engineering, and/or distribution experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and management accounting principles.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly organized, with keen attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable building processes in a growing, ambiguous environment and managing multiple workstreams.

• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Location & Travel

• In-office position reporting to the Regional Director of Finance, South.

• 15% to 20% travel within the South region is expected.