Assistant Controller

Description

Tyler Houk (Practice Director) at Robert Half is looking for an Assistant Controller to join a real estate development organization in Fresno, California. In this role, you will help lead day-to-day accounting operations, maintain reliable financial records, and produce accurate reporting that supports sound business decisions. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting specialist who brings strong construction industry knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex financial activity with confidence.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the recording of financial activity and maintain accounting records that are complete, accurate, and prepared in a timely manner.

• Review ledger entries and reconcile subledgers to the general ledger across key areas such as payables, receivables, cash, payroll, equipment, and job costing.

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, variance analyses, and expenditure reports to support leadership review and planning.

• Evaluate costs, revenue trends, commitments, and obligations to help forecast financial performance and identify areas requiring corrective action.

• Strengthen internal accounting controls, maintain a well-structured chart of accounts, and ensure expenses are coded correctly across departments and projects.

• Lead the month-end close process for assigned accounts, including detailed reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts with proper documentation.

• Administer core accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, fixed assets, revenue accounting, and general ledger activity.

• Coordinate audit support for internal, external, and compliance reviews by organizing records and responding to documentation requests.

• Partner with the accounting team, operational departments, and external vendors to improve reporting accuracy, cost control, and financial consistency.

• Handle special assignments from leadership while safeguarding confidential financial and business information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, with substantial experience in the construction industry strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, general ledger management, financial reporting, job cost accounting, and accounts payable processes.

• Ability to analyze complex financial issues, identify discrepancies, and develop practical solutions.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Experience with construction accounting platforms such as Viewpoint is an advantage.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across departments and present financial information clearly.

For confidential consideration apply directly or reach out to Tyler Houk on LinkedIn!

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