Assistant Controller at IMMEC

Assistant Controller Location: Sandersville, GA Full-time
Company Overview The company is a well-established, full-service electrical and industrial services contractor serving commercial and industrial customers across the Southeastern United States. Its capabilities include industrial electrical construction, automation and controls, maintenance services, and complex project execution in active plant environments. The organization is known for safety, technical expertise, responsiveness, and long-term customer relationships. The Opportunity This Assistant Controller role is part of a newly acquired operating company under the IMMEC, LLC parent platform. The position will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting activities for the acquired company, while working closely with the parent company's finance leadership to ensure alignment with group policies, controls, and reporting standards. Reporting to the Controller, this role is critical to establishing strong financial discipline, accurate project reporting, and scalable processes as the business integrates and grows. Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations for the acquired entity, including general ledger, job cost accounting, AR/AP, payroll coordination, fixed assets, and cash activity.
• Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare and maintain monthly Work-in-Process (WIP) schedules, including cost-to-complete analysis, earned revenue, gross margin, and over/under-billings.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition under ASC 606 using percentage-of-completion methodologies.
• Partner with operations and project management to review job performance, budgets, change orders, and margin variances.
• Oversee customer billing processes, including progress billing, retainage tracking, and AIA billing where applicable.
• Oversee accounts payable vendor management, including invoice intake, coding, approval workflows, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.
• Manage accounts receivable aging and support collections and cash flow forecasting.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and SOPs consistent with parent company standards.
• Serve as the primary accounting and financial reporting point of contact for the acquired company.
• Support audits, tax filings, insurance and bonding requests, and lender reporting.
• Assist with integration activities, system alignment, and process improvements post-acquisition.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction, electrical, or project-based industrial services.
• Strong experience with job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA-eligible preferred.
• ERP system experience required; NetSuite or similar construction-focused ERP strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• High attention to detail, strong ownership mentality, and ability to operate independently.
• Effective communicator able to partner with operations and parent company leadership.
• Ability to work on-site in Sandersville, GA.

Compensation & Benefits Compensation is market-competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off in accordance with company policy. Equal Opportunity Employer The company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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