Assistant Corporate Controller

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller for a top ** Construction & Real Estate** organization in Ontario, CA.

This critical role is designed for a high-level accounting professional with deep technical expertise in managing multi-entity financial operations. Replacing a departing employee, the Assistant Corporate Controller will oversee specialized construction accounting functions, including job cost management, loan closing entries, and cost segregation. This is a high-impact position within a fast-paced environment that requires a detail-oriented professional capable of liaising with external auditors and optimizing corporate banking functions.

Job Responsibilities

• Multi-Entity Management: Oversee and coordinate financial management across multiple corporate entities within the construction and real estate portfolio.
• Loan & Closing Oversight: Prepare sophisticated closing statements and manage complex loan closing journal entries.
• Audit & Compliance: Lead the preparation for internal and external audits, serving as the primary liaison with external auditing firms.
• Job Cost Accounting: Manage and track project-specific job cost accounting for high-value construction and real estate developments.
• Tax & Valuation Support: Oversee the cost segregation process and manage property tax appeal procedures to optimize asset value.
• Banking & Reporting: Support corporate banking functions and ensure the accuracy of all financial reporting deliverables.
• Departmental Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional leadership to ensure fiscal accuracy and operational transparency.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is **required **.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or MBA is a significant plus.

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) to five (5) or more years of experience in Construction or Real Estate accounting is REQUIRED.
• Proven track record in managing multi-entity accounting operations.
• Demonstrated experience with loan and closing journal entries, cost segregation, and property tax appeals.

Skills & Technology

• JDE (JD Edwards) Expertise is MANDATORY.
• Advanced MS Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, complex formulas).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable business intelligence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans
• Life insurance coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement