Description About the Opportunity: Robert Half Permanent Placement is excited to partner with a growing organization in the construction industry to find a talented Assistant Controller! This role offers the chance to work in a positive, personal, and proactive environment while leveraging your expertise to shape and develop accounting functions. With autonomy, independence, and the full support of the team, you’ll play a critical role in driving financial operations and process improvements. Key Responsibilities: + Profitability Analysis: Evaluate projects and operations to identify areas of growth and ensure profitability. + Financial Planning & Cash Flow Management: Help with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis to mitigate risks and identify opportunities. + Month-End Financials: Take ownership of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and more. + Collaboration: Work closely with leadership, the accounting team, and project managers to manage cost center billing and maintain compliance with AIA billing policies. + Process Improvement: Lead process optimization, transitioning from Excel to digital systems for efficiency and accuracy. + Compliance & Consistency: Implement and maintain financial policies across the organization. Requirements Desired Skills: + Proven financial analysis/bookkeeping experience in construction or a related industry. + Expertise in AIA billing policies and job costing, including Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting. + Strong proficiency in Foundation software, Microsoft Excel, and other industry tools. + Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as cross-departmental collaboration skills. + Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable financial insights. + A forward thinker who’s experienced in process improvement and automation initiatives. + Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 4 plus years of experience Work Environment: + A positive, personal, and proactive culture where your contributions are valued. + Independent yet accountability-driven work expectations. + You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of accounting functions while receiving full support from a collaborative team 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. 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. © 2025 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) .