Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Scottsdale, AZ

Full time

JR100496

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

IDM Companies is seeking a highly capable Construction Assistant Controller to support and help lead the accounting function for our construction operations. This role is designed for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a small-team environment and is comfortable balancing day-to-day execution with end-to-end ownership of accounting processes.

The Assistant Controller is a key contributor within a lean finance team and is well-suited for someone who enjoys both hands-on work and broader ownership of outcomes.

This role requires a self-directed professional who takes initiative, thinks critically about how accounting supports the business, and can move comfortably between detailed analysis and higher-level financial perspective. Success in this role comes from sound judgment, accountability, and a genuine interest in improving how work gets done.

In close partnership with construction leadership, this role provides continuity, technical support, and operational coverage across core accounting functions, supporting both financial accuracy and the ongoing development of finance processes within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

· Maintain financial accounting records from general ledger through financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP

· Prepare and review journal entries for monthly close, annual processes, and ad-hoc accounting transactions

· Own and execute key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness

· Oversee and perform construction revenue billings and coordination of cost and revenue recognition

· Prepare, review and maintain construction WIP schedules, job cost reports, and indirect cost allocations

· Perform and review bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations; ensure timely resolution of discrepancies

· Ensure balance sheet integrity through monthly reviews and subledger tie-outs

· Serve as primary accounting resource for project teams and on-site personnel, resolving complex accounting and financial questions

· Coordinate and support annual audits and tax preparation activities

· Support and enhance internal controls, accounting processes, and system efficiencies, include ERP optimization

· Act as a key partner in financial leadership, providing coverage and support as needed

· Perform ad-hoc financial projects and other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

· Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with construction industry experience

· Strong working knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principals, including revenue recognition and WIP

· Demonstrated experience owning both hand-on-accounting tasks and end-to-end accounting processes

· Advanced Excel skills required, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and pivot tables; ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and commercial accounting software; Acumatica ERP experience preferred

· Experience supporting audits, financial statement preparation, and internal controls

· Ability to independently manage priorities while exercising sound judgement in a fast-paced environment

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable partnering cross-functionally with operations teams

· High level of integrity and commitment to ethical conduct aligned with company core values

· CPA or CPA-eligible preferred by not required

Work Environment / Location

This position is hybrid, with the expectation of working primarily in the office and one remote workday per week.

Candidates should be comfortable collaborating closely with both the Finance and Construction teams in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.