Assistant Project Controller, Financial Accounting

<div class="content-intro"><p>Join the Team!</p> <p>Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?</p> <p>At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!</p> <p>We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.</p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">The<strong> Assistant Project Controller</strong> will play a critical leadership role in overseeing the financial management and accounting operations of a rapidly growing professional services organization focused on Data Center White Space fit out projects. This position will support the Controller in managing financial reporting, construction project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, internal controls, and the financial performance of active projects.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The ideal candidate will possess strong construction accounting expertise, including job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, subcontractor billing management, retainage tracking, and project financial analysis. Experience utilizing Procore and Sage Intacct (or Sage Construction software) is required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This individual will serve as a business partner to project management, operations, procurement, and executive leadership to ensure projects are financially controlled, accurately reported, and positioned for profitability.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="6" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">This is a full-time salaried role offering $125,000-$150,000 (commensurate with experience) full benefits, project bonuses, paid travel, and advanced training.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h3><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Key Responsibilities</span></h3> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Financial Management & Reporting</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Assist the Controller with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support external audits, tax filings, and lender reporting requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{