Assistant Controller
Job Description
Overview
IMMEC is seeking an Assistant Controller for a newly acquired operating company within the IMMEC, LLC family. This role oversees all accounting and financial reporting for the acquired entity and collaborates with the parent finance leadership to ensure alignment with group policies, controls, and reporting standards. Reporting to the Controller, the position is pivotal in establishing robust financial discipline, accurate project reporting, and scalable processes as the business integrates and grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations for the acquired entity, including general ledger, job cost accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll coordination, fixed assets, and cash activity.
- Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
- Develop and maintain monthly Work-in-Process (WIP) schedules, covering cost-to-complete analysis, earned revenue, gross margin, and over/under-billings.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606 using percentage-of-completion methodologies.
- Partner with operations and project management to review job performance, budgets, change orders, and margin variances.
- Supervise customer billing processes, including progress billing, retainage tracking, and AIA billing where applicable.
- Oversee accounts payable management, including invoice intake, coding, approval workflows, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and policy compliance.
- Manage accounts receivable aging and support collections and cash flow forecasting.
- Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and SOPs aligned with parent company standards.
- Serve as the primary accounting and financial reporting contact for the acquired entity.
- Support audits, tax filings, insurance and bonding requests, and lender reporting.
- Assist with integration activities, system alignment, and process improvements post-acquisition.
Qualifications
- 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction, electrical, or project-based industrial services.
- Strong experience with job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
- ERP system experience required; NetSuite or similar construction-focused ERP strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
- High attention to detail, a strong ownership mentality, and ability to operate independently.
- Effective communicator able to partner with operations and parent company leadership.
- Ability to work on-site in Sandersville, GA 31082.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is market-competitive and commensurate with experience. The benefits package includes:
- Health insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off in accordance with company policy
Equal Opportunity Employer
The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.