Assistant Controller in Abbeville, Louisiana at Broussard Brothers Inc

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial information, maintaining accounting records, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and providing leadership to accounting staff.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong internal controls and financial accuracy across multiple entities and operating divisions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Assist in managing daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Review account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with consolidated financial reporting for multiple entities.
• Review and approve accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Project Accounting & Operational Support

• Assist with oversight of project accounting, job costing, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting.
• Review project costs for accuracy and proper allocation.
• Support operational managers by providing financial analysis and reporting on project performance.
• Monitor capital expenditures, equipment purchases, and fixed asset activity.
• Assist with departmental cost tracking and variance analysis.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Monitor daily cash balances and liquidity needs.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations.
• Support treasury functions, including bank account administration and funds transfers.
• Assist in maintaining banking relationships and loan compliance reporting.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Assist in developing and monitoring internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Support external financial statement audits, insurance audits, and tax compliance activities.
• Coordinate requests from auditors, tax advisors, banks, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with maintaining accounting documentation and records retention requirements.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to management.
• Monitor departmental performance against budget and investigate significant variances.
• Prepare management reports, financial metrics, and ad hoc analyses.
• Support strategic financial planning initiatives and operational decision-making.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Assist in training team members on accounting procedures, ERP systems, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and automate accounting processes.
• Support ERP administration and process optimization initiatives.
• Serve as backup to the Controller when needed.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the accounting department.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems required.
• Experience with financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Construction, marine services, oilfield services, project accounting, or related industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operational and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting environments.
• Experience with project accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting.
• Experience managing audit requests and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with Acumatica ERP or similar enterprise accounting systems.

If your disability requires a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 3378935303 or jobs@broussardbrothers.com. We are committed to ensuring all applicants have equal access to opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans