Assistant Controller at LHH

Assistant Controller Needed ONSITE in Sacramento, CA!

Are you a passionate, numbers oriented individual looking to join a commercial team to help grow business? We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Controller to fill a role with one of our LHH clients! The ideal candidate will be instrumental in bridging the gap between the field and accounting, ensuring seamless communication and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth financial analysis to interpret data and provide actionable insights to the team.
• Facilitate effective communication between office and field personnel, ensuring accurate financial information is shared.
• Manage general ledger activities, financial reporting, and budgeting processes.
• Prepare and present financial reports for monthly division reviews.
• Support the CFO in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Supervise the job costing team and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Allocate approximately 75% of the time to office tasks and 25% to on-site visits at job locations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong emotional intelligence to effectively address the needs of managers and the accounting team.
• Proficient in communicating financial data and accounting principles both verbally and in writing.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance/accounting within the commercial construction industry, including expertise in job costing, general ledger, budgeting, and financial reporting (firm requirement)
• Experience managing multiple companies, including both acquired and startup businesses.
• Skilled in using ERP systems, particularly ECMs by Computer Guidance Corp.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to create a collaborative work environment.
• Experience in analyzing and redesigning operations and procedures, developing policies, and formulating new strategies.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a huge plus.