Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller La Puente, CA Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $145,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Business financial process improvement Financial forecasting Financial close processing Internal controls CPA Variance analysis 5 years Financial reporting Process improvement Budget forecasting GAAP Accounting firm experience Organizational skills Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Month-end close Cross-functional communication Financial compliance Full Job Description Join a $500M+ industry leader with one of the most stable leadership teams in construction. Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to work directly with the Director of Accounting and executive leadership. This is a high-impact role with a clear path to Controller. Why This Role Stands Out Succession planning into Controller High visibility with CFO and leadership Strong tenure across the organization (10-30+ years) Collaborative, team-oriented culture Competitive compensation + strong bonus potential

What You'll Do:

Lead month-end and year-end close Oversee financial reporting and GAAP compliance Manage revenue recognition (POC) and WIP schedules Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Drive process improvements and internal controls Partner cross-functionally with operations and project teams

What You Bring:

5-7+ years of accounting experience Public accounting (Manager+) or industry experience CPA preferred Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge Experience with job costing / project accounting is a plus

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off + holidays Wellness programs and additional benefits #GHJSS #LI-MO1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.