Assistant Controller 

We are seeking an Assistant Controller in Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities:

• Assist and support the financial and accounting results for AZ region
• Assist and support may be necessary in CA region as well
• Act as strategic business partner to Regional Controller and their teams
• Monthly reporting of financial results 
• Report evaluations of risks and opportunities for assigned projects
• Participate and align with outcomes expected and/or exposures noted from profitability reviews
• Evaluate provisions for claims/exposures with appropriate teams; assist in resolution as appropriate
• Support the business with the annual 3 Year Business Planning 
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Advance/lead Finance initiatives supporting companywide improvements
• Work with Regional Controller to review and managing key project financials 
• Attend monthly review meetings, and support financial reporting
• Maintain, update, and audit Work in Progress and backlog data
• Monitoring overhead cost trends and investigate unusual trends
• Participate in monthly/quarterly reviews
• Review project cost reports anomalies and share any risks/reserves not reported or needed 
• Monitor related insurance programs and their related projections 
• Track and monitor labor productivity including the understanding 
• Ensure project set-up is accurate in and in line with company 
• Miscellaneous – data mining as needed 
• Support monthly risk/reserve analysis for active projects
• Assist in the development of financial statements based on booked and backlog work, projected labor hours and overhead trends  
• Participate in internal/external audits 
• Communicate and drive billing best practices with the accounting group 
• Follow up with PM’s and accountants on timeliness of invoices and collections
• Provide support for overall cash flow/position for each project 
• Regular and thorough communication with Regional Controller 

Requirements:

• Occasional travel required within the Southwest region
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills managing large amounts of data
• Critical thinking with problem solving skills using research & analytics 
• 7+ yrs accounting and finance support
• Prior experience with consolidated reporting covering multiple projects 
• Experience managing a team
• Construction industry experience
• BS in Accounting or related field 
• Proficiency with accounting software applications
• Knowledge in Oracle EPM a plus