Description Are you a talented Assistant Controller ? You might be the candidate Robert Half is looking for to work with a successful Construction that will recognize your efforts. You might be a good fit for this position if you can lead daily operations, such as preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger system, preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, and assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable. Candidates with the ability to create and monitor the company's accounting and finance operations are the best fits for this position. This Assistant Controller role is based in the Long Beach area. Join a cutting edge company in the Construction/Contractor industry by applying via Robert Half today. Your responsibilities in this role - Approve implementation and verify adherence to accounting policies and procedures - Stimulate accountability and the meeting of deliverables - Assist the accounting team during the closing process to assure deadlines are met - Mark and expand process improvements to streamline reporting and improve team efficiency - Establish relevant and timely reports on financial data analytics like the monthly flash report, key financial metrics, and actual spend against budgets/outlook - Aid with the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including budgeting and forecasting - Assist to ensure a competent, trained staff through goal setting, development, and regular assessment - Test and produce Ad Hoc financial reports - Developed preparation and coordination of fiscal year-end audits - Backfill for Controller when necessary - Extra assignments if necessary - Assemble distinct technical accounting analyses, policies, and procedures Must have Sage Timberline background. - Deliver regular account reconciliation to completion For confidential consideration, please email your recruiter with Robert Half. If you're not currently working with anyone at Robert Half, please click "Apply" or call 310-719-1400 and ask for David Bizub. Please reference job order number 00460-0012878536 email resume to david.bizub@roberthalf.c0m Requirements - Complete understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems - 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience - Comprehensive knowledge of month end closings - Demonstrated knowledge of Sage Timberline - Adeptness in WIP - Work In Progress - Proficiency in Month-end Financial - Expertise in Month-end Close Activities - General familiarity with Sage Timberline Software - Month-end Reports experience highly desired - Foundational knowledge in Month-end Journal Entries - CPA an added bonus - Skillful in analytical, quantitative and social skills - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Remarkable accounting experience, including as a Bookkeeper preferred - Understanding GAAP and firm accounting policies and procedure - Be able to prioritize workload and perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .