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Assistant Controller

latitudeincGaithersburg, MD
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, including construction industry experience• Strong attention to detail and strong teamwork/interpersonal skills• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial processes, and internal controls• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills

About the job

Assistant Controller – Gaithersburg, MD

Role Overview
The Assistant Controller position is a full-time, on-site role dedicated to managing daily and month-end accounting tasks. This includes performing reconciliations, preparing journal entries, conducting variance analysis, and overseeing Accounts Receivable and Payroll processes. The successful candidate will exhibit exceptional organizational skills, demonstrate self-motivation, and possess the ability to handle multiple tasks while effectively communicating across different teams.

Main Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience, particularly in the construction industry
• Familiarity with Spectrum/Viewpoint software is advantageous but not mandatory

Responsibilities
• Prepare month-end journal entries and variance reports
• Maintain general and subsidiary ledgers; prepare and post journal entries
• Complete month-end accruals, deferrals, and related entries
• Prepare cash entries and reconciliations
• Reconcile subsidiary ledgers with the trial balance
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
• Record inventory adjustments based on physical counts
• Assist with oversight of Accounts Receivable
• Support Payroll oversight
• Prepare monthly benefit plan journal entries
• Compile documentation for audits
• Review Sales & Use tax compliance
• Support the development and updates of accounting policies and procedures
• Analyze job cost reports and prepare custom reports
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Controller/CFO

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 5 years of accounting experience with a strong emphasis on the construction sector
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive understanding of GAAP, financial processes, and internal controls
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and Microsoft Office applications

About latitudeinc

latitudeinc is a dynamic company specializing in providing comprehensive solutions in the construction industry. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment that empowers our employees and drives innovation, making us a leader in the field.

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