Assistant Controller

Arkansas Talent Group is searching for an Assistant Controller for a well-established Central Arkansas construction company with approximately 320 employees and $40 million in annual revenue , excluding an additional materials division. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who wants to move beyond traditional transactional accounting and develop a deeper understanding of construction operations, job and equipment costs, financial analysis, and business performance . The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller and CFO and oversee a five-person accounting team . The company is looking for someone who will initially take the time to learn the business from the ground up—including sitting alongside each member of the accounting team to understand their responsibilities, processes, and how information flows through the organization. What You'll Do Help oversee the company's day-to-day accounting operations and ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and timely. Supervise and support a five-person accounting team , learning each team member's responsibilities and providing hands-on leadership when needed. Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. Oversee and support general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other accounting functions. Maintain a strong understanding of the company's payroll processes and controls and serve as backup for payroll when the primary payroll employee is unavailable. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, account analysis, reconciliations, and management reporting. Support compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, company policies, and internal controls. Assist with audits and coordination with external accounting professionals. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and efficiency. Work within Sage 300 (formerly Timberline) and utilize Excel extensively for accounting and financial analysis. Partner with the Controller, CFO, operations, and other departments to better understand the financial impact of operational decisions. Growing Into Cost & Operational Accounting One of the most exciting aspects of this position is the opportunity to grow beyond traditional accounting. The company operates a large, fast-paced construction business involving multiple crews, equipment, materials, trucks, jobs, and operating departments . Leadership wants to continue improving its ability to use accounting information to make better operational decisions. As the Assistant Controller becomes familiar with the company, the role may increasingly include responsibilities such as: Developing and analyzing cost accounting information across departments and operations. Helping leadership determine whether individual departments and operations are performing efficiently. Analyzing the true cost of operating company equipment and vehicles. Evaluating questions such as cost per mile, repair…