Assistant Controller

EMCOR Group Inc

Jacksonville, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Audiovisual, Budgeting, Business Intelligence Software, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cost Accounting, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Engineering, Electricity, External Audit, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset Management, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Management Reporting, Marketing, Mentoring, Network Management Software, Payroll Accounting, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Property Management, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Revenue Accounting, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Set Goals, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Jacksonville, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

About Us

We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems.

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller at Miller Electric is a key leader within the organization responsible for the integrity, timeliness, and compliance of financial reporting. This role oversees the day-to-day accounting operations, drives a disciplined monthly close, maintains robust internal controls, and ensures audit readiness.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Close, Reporting and Consolidation

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including multi-entity consolidation and intercompany eliminations • Prepare and/or review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses to ensure completeness and accuracy • Lead variance analysis versus budget/prior periods; provide drivers and narratives for management reporting • Oversee the preparation and review of GAAP-compliant financial statements

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including SEC compliant documentation, testing coordination, remediation, and control optimization • Update accounting policies and procedures; ensure consistent application across business units

Audit Readiness

• Assist with external auditors and internal audit for interim and year-end audits; prepare audit schedules and respond to PBC requests

Operational Accounting Leadership

• Oversee GL maintenance, revenue/cost accounting, fixed assets, inventory, lease accounting, and payroll interfaces; ensure accuracy of subledgers and integration to the GL • Monitor and improve close calendar discipline, cut-offs, and materiality thresholds

Team Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff accountants and set goals, provide feedback, and build succession pipelines

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Certification: Active CPA license required

Experience: 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public-company or Big Four/public accounting exposure; strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Technical: Proficiency with ERP systems, consolidation tools (e.g., OneStream), advanced Excel and BI tools preferred

Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical ability, written and verbal communication, and internal stakeholder; capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical and Dental 100% covered by Miller • 401k retirement and matching • Life Insurance • Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Wellness Program

Miller Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity employer - we believe that what is good for humans will naturally be good for business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Miller Electric Company will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate

#Miller #LI-JR1 Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

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Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR's normal application process - it is probably fraudulent.

About the Company

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EMCOR Group Inc

A provider of critical infrastructure systems, EMCOR gives life to new structures and sustains life in existing ones by its planning, installing, operating, maintaining, and protecting the sophisticated and dynamic systems that create facility environments—such as electrical, mechanical, lighting, air conditioning, heating, security, fire protection, and power generation systems—in virtually every sector of the economy and for a diverse range of businesses, organizations, and government.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Construction - Industrial Facilities and Infrastructure
WEBSITE
https://www.emcorgroup.com/