Assistant Controller in Irving, Texas at Divcon Controls

About Us:

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Divcon delivers fully integrated automation solutions nationwide that optimize performance, energy efficiency, and reliability across HVAC, lighting, power monitoring, and mission-critical systems. Leveraging advanced technologies - including Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, and Delta DDC systems - we combine deep technical expertise with field-tested execution to deliver precise, scalable, and high-performance solutions.

About the role:

The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the Controller in managing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, and reinforcing internal controls within a construction-focused, project-based subcontractor environment. This role oversees day-to-day accounting functions, leads the month-end and year-end close processes, and ensures proper integration of project-level data including job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition. The Assistant Controller plays a key leadership role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving process improvements, including ERP optimization and implementation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Controller in overseeing all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and project accounting functions.
• Lead and manage full-cycle month-end and year-end close processes; review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and approve complex journal entries, accruals, allocations, and adjustments, including project-related costs, revenue, and overhead.
• Ensure accurate application of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition; review WIP schedules, job cost reports, and project profitability analyses.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures in compliance with GAAP and construction industry standards.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, including senior and staff accountants; provide guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports; analyze variances and key construction metrics (e.g., backlog, project margins, over/under billings).
• Oversee account reconciliations (bank, intercompany, sub-ledgers); ensure discrepancies are identified and resolved timely.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in coordination with the Controller and leadership team.
• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance, including sales/use tax and construction-specific requirements.
• Lead or support ERP system optimization and implementation initiatives, particularly within Sage or other construction accounting platforms.
• Collaborate with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate job costing, billing, and financial tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and system utilization.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the accounting and finance team and overall company objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and advanced understanding of construction accounting principles (percentage-of-completion, job costing, WIP reporting, retainage, revenue recognition).
• Proficiency in accounting software, specifically Sage ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Sage 300, or similar); ERP implementation experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working cross-functionally with leadership, project teams, auditors, and external partners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive financial information.

Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or leadership role; construction industry experience required.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end/year-end close processes, financial reporting, and general ledger oversight in a construction or project-based environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with construction accounting practices, including WIP schedules, job costing, retainage, and change orders.
• Proven experience with Sage ERP systems, including system administration, optimization, or implementation; ERP implementation experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting audits, budgeting/forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Prior experience collaborating with project management and operations teams in a construction setting is highly desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods (typically 6-8 hours per day) while performing computer-based tasks such as general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and financial reporting.
• Use hands and fingers to operate standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, mice, telephones, scanners, printers, and calculators.
• Occasionally stand, walk, bend, stoop, or reach to access filing cabinets, retrieve documents, or attend meetings.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull light objects and materials weighing up to 20-25 pounds (e.g., boxes of files, binders, or office supplies).
• Have sufficient vision (with or without correction) to read computer screens, printed documents, and small print; and sufficient hearing to communicate effectively by phone and in person.
• Work in a typical indoor office environment with moderate noise levels from office equipment, conversations, and occasional interruptions.