Latitude Inc

Assistant Controller (Construction Industry Experience)

Latitude Inc  •  Onsite  •  2 months ago
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The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the daily accounting operations of a construction-focused organization. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and oversees accounting processes specific to the construction industry, including job costing, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical expertise and experience working in a project-based or construction environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Financial Operations & Reporting
  • Assist in overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
  • Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Assist with cash flow forecasting and management.
  • Construction Accounting & Job Costing
  • Manage and review job cost accounting, ensuring accurate allocation of labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor expenses.
  • Maintain and prepare Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition using percentage-of-completion methods.
  • Monitor project profitability and provide insights to leadership.
  • Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate project financial tracking.
  • Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll Oversight
  • Oversee AP/AR processes, subcontractor billing, and collections.
  • Ensure proper lien waiver tracking and subcontractor compliance.
  • Assist with payroll accounting and job cost allocations.
  • Compliance & Internal Controls
  • Support annual audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting.
  • Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements and financial reporting standards.
  • Leadership & Process Improvement
  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and system efficiencies.
  • Assist with ERP/accounting system optimization and reporting enhancements.
Latitude Inc

About Latitude Inc

Company Summary

Latitude is a Human Resource Consulting Firm headquartered in Hanover, MD with an office in Winter Park, FL. Latitude provides consulting services to a wide range of industries (Technology, Engineering, Scientific, Communications) in both the Private and Public Sectors. We are a contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement personnel agency providing clients with skilled professional employees of all skill levels.

Latitude provides its services to businesses in the Beltway Corridor, Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia regions. However, we are not limited to these areas as we will work with Nationwide Clients. As a company, Latitude differs from other temporary and permanent placement agencies because of the experience of it's owners and the talent and professionalism of it's employees.

With 30 plus years of experience, Latitude's Management team understands what is required to service the needs of the most complex clients and organizations. Our recruiters and consultants are chosen based on their experience and track records within the industry. This commitment to excellence will ensure successful results and most importantly cost efficiency for our client.

Latitude provides each of the following services for all clients and tailors these services to the particular needs of the client.

• Individualized recruiting and reference checking

• Skills evaluation and preliminary interviewing for each employee

• In person screening prior to client interview

• Background checks and drug tests at client request

• Software and technical testing

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Hanover, MD
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
latitudeinc.net
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