Hands-on Assistant Group Controller

We are seeking a highly technical and operationally-minded Assistant Group Controller to oversee the financial health of our multi-entity investment portfolio. This role is unique: you will bridge the gap between high-level investment management reporting and the granular accounting required for our construction and manufacturing holdings.

The ideal candidate is a CPA who can navigate the complexities of fund consolidations while ensuring that project-level WIP and manufacturing variances are tracked with precision.

Key Responsibilities

ConstructionManufacturing Oversight

• WIPRevenue Recognition: Lead the monthly review of Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules; ensure accurate revenue recognition via Percentage of Completion (POC) and manage over/under billing (Asset/Liability) cycles.
• Cost Accounting: Oversee manufacturing cost structures, inventory valuations, and variance analysis across portfolio entities.
• Sales Tax Compliance: Maintain nationwide multi-state sales tax filings, nexus registrations, and industrial tax exemptions.

Investment ManagementConsolidations

• Multi-Entity Consolidation: Manage the month-end close for a complex hierarchy of entities, ensuring precise inter-company eliminations and equity-method accounting.
• Cash FlowLiquidity: Develop and maintain rolling cash flow models that account for both investment capital calls and operational project funding.
• AuditCompliance: Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors; manage the PBC process and maintain a “SOX-ready” internal control environment.

SystemsProjects

• Digital Transformation: Lead accounting software migrations (e.g., QBD to QBO and integrations, ie. Odoo) and partner with IT to automate reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare consolidated financial statements and contribute to Board of Directors’ reporting packages.

Job Requirements

• Certification: Active CPA Designation (Required). Please provide your license number with your application.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Experience: * Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.

  • Direct experience in Construction and/or Manufacturing is mandatory.
  • Proven track record in a multi-entity or investment management environment.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel (Power Query/Pivot); proficiency in QuickBooks (Desktop and Online) and exposure to larger ERP systems (NetSuite, Sage, or similar).

Why This Role?

This isn’t a “back-office” role. You will be instrumental in professionalizing the accounting functions of our various holdings, moving them from legacy systems to a scalable, investment-grade reporting platform.