Assistant Controller (Senior Accounting Manager) Location: Nipomo, CA (Onsite) Reports To: Corporate Controller Salary: $100,000 – $110,000
About the Opportunity Join a premier roofing and solar organization that has been a trusted name on California’s Central Coast for decades. With deep expertise across both residential and commercial projects, this team has built a reputation for delivering high-quality work, innovative solutions, and unmatched customer service.
From large-scale facilities to individual homes, this organization operates as a fully integrated partner - bringing together design, estimating, project management, and field execution to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget. With continued growth across San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura County, they are seeking a driven accounting professional to play a key role in their next phase of expansion.
Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support and elevate accounting operations across multiple entities. This is a high-impact, hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes full ownership of their work.
You’ll be a key player in financial reporting, process improvement, and team leadership - working closely with senior leadership to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Close
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals and adjustments
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity
- Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
Construction & Inventory Accounting
- Support job costing and WIP schedules in a construction-based environment
- Ensure accurate inventory tracking and cost allocation
- Partner with operations to validate project costs and margins
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including:
- Profit & Loss Statements
- Balance Sheets
- Variance analysis with actionable insights
- Analyze trends and present clear financial insights to leadership
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
Leadership & Process Ownership
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
- Manage and support AP/AR team members
- Resolve escalated issues including billing discrepancies, collections, and vendor concerns
- Drive accountability and improve workflows across accounting operations
- Act as a key liaison between accounting, operations, and leadership
Systems & Process Improvement
- Utilize ERP systems (Service Titan, Acumatica, NetSuite, Sage, or similar)
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
- Leverage advanced Excel for reporting and financial analysis
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure financial accuracy
- Communicate proactively around risks, issues, and opportunities
- Build strong relationships across departments to support company goals
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4–6+ years of progressive accounting experience (construction or project-based preferred)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting
- Experience with financial reporting, general ledger, and month-end close
- Familiarity with ASC 606 and ASC 842
- ERP experience (Service Titan, Acumatica, NetSuite, Sage, or similar)
- Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, data analysis)
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Preferred
- Experience leading or supervising accounting staff
- Background in job costing and WIP schedules
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or FP&A
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of ownership and accountability
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational ability
- Proactive mindset with the ability to drive solutions
- Comfortable in a dynamic, growth-focused environment
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $100,000 – $110,000 401(k) plan Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off (PTO)
Work Environment Full-time, onsite role in Nipomo, CA (93444) Collaborative, fast-paced environment supporting multiple business units
Why This Role This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-visibility role within a growing, respected organization. You’ll have direct exposure to leadership, ownership over key financial functions, and the ability to make a meaningful impact as the company continues to scale.
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