Assistant Controller

Elevate-Studio - Irvine, CA, United States

Assistant Controller — Facility Services & Building Products
Location: Irvine, CA | Work Setup: On-site (M–F, 8–5)

The mandate
Stabilize and lead monthly and quarterly close. Own GL, reporting, and tax filings. Lift the AR/AP and general accounting function. Tighten controls and streamline ERP workflows (Salesforce/Certinia preferred).

What you’ll own

  • Close & reporting: calendar, cutoffs, accruals, reconciliations, journals. Deliver monthly BS, P&L, CF, and management reporting packs.

  • GAAP & policies: maintain accounting policies, tie-outs, supporting schedules, and documentation.

  • Tax: state and local filings monthly/quarterly/annually; respond to notices.

  • AR/AP/GL leadership: set SLAs, workflow, approvals, and cross-training; coach staff and address bottlenecks.

  • Job cost: costing, analysis, and reporting; support percent-of-completion and WIP schedules as applicable.

  • Controls: design and maintain key controls to safeguard assets and produce audit-ready financials.

  • Cross-functional: partner with operations, sales, and field teams to resolve close issues and data gaps.

  • FP&A support: budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and ad hoc analysis.

  • Audits: coordinate year-end external audit and field audits; compile PBC lists and support timely completion.

What success looks like in 3–6 months

  • Predictable close cadence with clean reconciliations and fewer manual entries.

  • A standard monthly reporting pack for leadership and field leaders.

  • AR/AP aging stabilized with clear owner actions and cadence.

  • Documented processes and controls adopted by the team.

  • ERP usage improved; less spreadsheet sprawl and faster data pulls.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or similar.

  • 5+ years across accounting functions; experience in a senior/lead role.

  • Background in construction, building products, or field services; job costing experience.

  • US GAAP proficiency; skilled with both accrual and cash processes.

  • Track record leading AR, AP, and general accounting teams.

  • ERP proficiency; Salesforce/Certinia preferred. Advanced Excel.

  • CPA strongly desired.

Nice to have

  • WIP and percent-of-completion experience.

  • Multi-entity consolidations.

  • ERP implementation or optimization projects.

  • BI/reporting tools exposure.

Compensation & benefits
Base up to $165k + 10% bonus, plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and PTO.

Work schedule
On-site in Irvine, Monday–Friday, 8–5. Current workload is heavy with a plan to move toward a steady 40-hour week.



Posted On: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Compensation: $165k + 10% bonus



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