Assistant Controller

Position Summary

At GCON, we believe people build projects — and strong relationships build success. As a people-first construction management company, we’re looking for an Assistant Controller who not only brings financial expertise but also a collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

In this role, you’ll partner with our Controller to lead the financial and project accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and integrity in all financial reporting. You’ll help strengthen internal systems, empower team members, and support project teams across the company — keeping GCON’s financial operations aligned with our mission to build better together.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements and monthly closings that support company-wide visibility and decision-making.
• Manage and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and job cost tracking that reflect the realities of our projects.
• Collaborate closely with project teams to translate financial data into meaningful insights that help drive informed decisions.
• Continuously strengthen internal controls and accounting processes, with an eye toward efficiency, automation, and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, industry regulations, and GCON’s internal policies and values.
• Support annual audits by coordinating documentation and maintaining a proactive, solutions-oriented approach with external auditors.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial reporting and analysis to leadership and project partners.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and professional growth.
• Serve as a key partner in cross-functional initiatives, aligning financial strategy with GCON’s operational and cultural goals.
• Champion innovation and collaboration by recommending practical, people-centered solutions to business challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including project accounting in a construction setting.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Construction accounting experience with a General Contractor or Subcontractor.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, modeling).
• Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and technologies with curiosity and initiative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• CPA certification or eligibility.
• Experience with CMiC, Textura, or joint venture accounting.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of computer use and seated work.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Our Commitment to People

At GCON, we’re driven by relationships — with our team, our clients, and our community. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating an environment where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered to succeed. All qualified applicants are considered based on merit and potential, without regard to protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Recruitment Notice

GCON does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies without a signed agreement. To become a preferred vendor, please contact our recruitment team.