Assistant Controller – Growth to Controller!
Location: Hartford, CT
Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf
Reference: SF
Salary range & Benefits: Base salary range $90,000 - 120,000 + Bonus potential. Benefits available with this position including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, participation in 401k and paid time off!
We are partnering with a well-established construction company in the Hartford area seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting and finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on construction accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career and grow into a senior financial leadership position. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in managing construction accounting activities, financial reporting, and project billing. This individual will also have the opportunity to contribute to process improvements, accounting automation, and future ERP system enhancements.
This position offers significant long-term growth potential, with a clear opportunity to develop into a Controller and eventually CFO-level role.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage construction accounting activities, with a strong emphasis on AIA billing, accounts receivable, and subcontractor/vendor billings.
- Review project budgets, job costs, cost coding, and financial variances to ensure accurate project accounting.
- Partner with project managers and operational teams to monitor project financial performance and resolve billing or accounting discrepancies.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
- Support future ERP enhancements and automation initiatives, including accounts payable and procurement processes.
- Take on increasing accounting and financial management responsibilities as the organization continues to grow.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- 5+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including AIA billing, job costing, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
- Experience with Sage highly preferred.
- Exposure to ERP implementations, Sage Intacct, or accounting automation is a plus.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Long-term career growth with a potential path to Controller and CFO.
- Opportunity to work closely with senior financial leadership.
- Ability to make a meaningful impact through process improvements and technology initiatives.
- Opportunity to join an established construction organization and build a long-term career.
If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to the email listed above and reference SF.
All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- 5+ years of accounting experience within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including AIA billing, job costing, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting.
- Experience with Sage highly preferred.
- Exposure to ERP implementations, Sage Intacct, or accounting automation is a plus.
