Assistant Controller in The Woodlands, Texas at Sterling Construction Company, Inc.

Key Responsibilities

• • Coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate results.
  • Manage and oversee the Corporate AP process (payments, review of approval flows).
  • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules.
  • Prepare consolidated financial statements consisting of 15+ entities.
  • Assist with preparation and review of SEC reporting schedules (10-K, 10-Q, earnings support, tie-outs).
  • Prepare internal management reporting packages, including variance explanations.
  • Ensure accounting treatment complies with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
  • Support the monthly forecast and annual budgeting process.
  • Support design, documentation, and execution of SOX controls over financial reporting.
  • Review control evidence and ensure timely remediation of control deficiencies.
  • Coordinate walkthroughs, testing, and audit PBC requests with internal and external auditors.
  • Ensure strong controls over:
  • Journal entries
  • Account reconciliations
  • Financial reporting spreadsheets
  • Segregation of duties
  • Manage stock compensation, treasury stock, and other equity-related schedules.
  • Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and close timelines.
  • Supporting role with acquisitions to identify and coordinate accounting processes, where needed.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff by providing technical guidance and coaching.

Required

• • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience in a public company environment
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX
  • Experience managing month-end close in a multi-entity, decentralized environment

Preferred

• • Public accounting experience
  • CPA
  • Experience in the construction industry with knowledge of POC accounting
  • ERP and consolidation system experience (Viewpoint, OneStream, or similar)
  • Prior people management experience
  • ASC 842 lease accounting experience
  • Stock compensation accounting knowledge

Key Competencies

• • Strong technical accounting and analytical skills
  • Deadline driven
  • Highly organized with attention to detail
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Audit-ready mindset and documentation discipline
  • Ability to lead through change
  • High ethical standards and integrity
  • Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving