Assistant Controller

Michael Page

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Auditing, Billing, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Construction, Contract Management, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Infrastructure Construction, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Profit & Loss Analysis, Progress Reports, Revenue Recognition, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Succession Planning, Windows Vista
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
Today
Assistant Controller

As the Assistant Controller, you will report into the senior finance leadership team and play a critical role partnering with operations to enhance project performance and financial control.

  • Partner closely with project teams to deliver accurate project-level financial reporting
  • Manage job cost tracking, work-in-progress reporting, and revenue recognition
  • Support forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis across live projects
  • Prepare and maintain schedules of contracts, billings, and accruals
  • Lead cost and revenue review processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Support internal and external audit processes, including interaction with third-party auditors
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and systems

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

For the Assistant Controller role, we are seeking:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • Must have 2-4 years of audit experience within a Big 4, Top 10, or leading regional firm
  • Prior exposure to construction, infrastructure, or project-based environments is highly preferred
  • Strong understanding of job cost accounting and percentage of completion methods
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage operational stakeholders
  • Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g. Vista, Procore, or similar) is advantageous
  • CPA qualification or progression towards certification is a plus
  • Ambition to progress into Controller and beyond within a structured succession plan

What's on offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Performance-based bonus scheme
  • 401(k) with employer match and comprehensive benefits package
  • High visibility role with direct interaction across finance and operations
  • Clear progression path to Controller and future executive leadership
  • Opportunity to be part of a stable, family-owned business with long-term growth plans

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Controller in Houston, TX, to advance their career within the property industry. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply today!

About the Company

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Michael Page

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.michaelpage.com/