We are seeking an Interim Assistant Controller for an exciting, fast-growing construction organization known for its outstanding culture and collaborative team environment. This individual will provide immediate support across accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, project accounting, and construction-specific accounting functions. The ideal consultant will bring strong construction accounting expertise and help provide additional bandwidth to the team while managing job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, retainage, and overall financial operations during a period of continued growth.

Attributes:

• Support accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, and project accounting functions
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
• Review WIP schedules, job costing reports, project profitability, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reporting, variance analysis, and project margin reporting
• Ensure proper handling of retainage, lien waivers, change orders, billing, collections, and construction-related accounting activities
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP compliance
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while providing leadership and technical guidance
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, audits, and tax compliance initiatives
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate project financial reporting
• Strong construction accounting experience required
• Experience with WIP reporting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition required
• Strong communication skills and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Sage 300, or other Sage ERP platforms strongly preferred

If you fit this opportunity and these attributes, this could be a fantastic opportunity. Open to direct hire or contract-to-hire for the right candidate. Fast-moving interview process. Pay is $60-$65/hr.