Assistant controller

Assistant Controller Job Description

Department: Corporate

Reports to: Controller

Job Summary:

The Assistant Controller plays a key role in the effective and efficient performance of the accounting operations of the company. This individual has strong people management and accounting and finance experience, a passion for the mining and construction industry, and thrives in a collaborative work environment. The Assistant Controller works closely with the Controller to lead and advance the accounting function. In addition to technical accounting responsibilities, the Assistant Controller leads a team of direct reports and provides day-to-day coaching, support, and performance management to ensure high-quality financial operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is directly responsible for leading managers in the divisions and indirectly responsible for all employees within the divisions.

Locations:

Corporate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop a team of Accounting Associates through coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Oversee task delegation and adherence to delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate team schedules to maintain operational continuity and minimize business disruption.
• Serve as the escalation point for Associate inquiries on billing, payments, and general accounting tasks.
• Identify, define, and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across the accounting department, ensuring buy-in from all stakeholders.
• Approve Accounting Associates’ timecards and time-off requests.

Month-End and Financial Reporting:

• Own and oversee the month-end close process, including review of journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all account reconciliations.
• Support the company’s treasury, budgeting and forecasting processes.

Order to Cash / Procure to Pay Oversight:

• Oversee ongoing and month-end invoicing and collection (Accounts Receivable) processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Approve new customer setups and maintenance updates in compliance with internal controls.
• Manage the timely collection of outstanding receivables by engaging with Division leaders.
• Approve customer billing adjustments, credits, and tax write-offs.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of plant acknowledgments and tax-exempt documentation.
• Ensure all lien waivers are obtained and filed on a timely basis.
• Oversee ongoing and month-end procurement and payment (Accounts Payable) processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Supervise the timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, adherence to payment terms and in accordance with company authority levels.

Technical Accounting and Compliance:

• Manage the annual financial audit, serving as the primary liaison with the external auditors, while ensuring timely preparation, review, and delivery of all requirements and supporting documentation.
• Support the Controller in reviewing customer and vendor contracts to ensure payment terms, billing clauses, special water rights, etc. are understood and properly accounted for.
• Monitor and evaluate new accounting pronouncements and prepare technical accounting memos to document the company’s position and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure company compliance with sales and use tax obligations.

Capital and Asset Management:

• Manage fixed asset accounting, depreciation, impairments, and disposals.
• Oversee accounting for large construction projects and capital expenditures, including initial documentation, approvals, and ongoing tracking of fixed assets.
• Ensure timely and accurate capitalization of assets in accordance with GAAP and company policy, including responsibility for the calculation, recording, and review of depreciation schedules.

Leadership and Process Improvement:

• Lead special projects or continuous improvement initiatives as needed to meet department and company objectives.
• Address complex or escalated issues raised by team members or business partners.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong command of GAAP, financial audits, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams in dynamic and change-oriented environment.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Skilled communicator and cross-functional collaborator.
• High integrity, professional maturity, and organizational discipline.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems; construction-specific software experience is a strong plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Prior experience in construction, aggregates, or materials industries is preferred.

Work Environment & Requirements:

• This is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in-office at the Sioux Falls location.
• Standard business hours apply, with additional hours as needed during closing cycles or project deadlines.
• Work is performed in a well-lit, climate-controlled office setting.
• Requires extended periods of computer use and sitting.
• No significant physical demands beyond standard office activities.
• Travel is expected to be limited.

L. G. Everist, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate. We embrace a diverse workforce and opportunities for all qualified applicants. We are committed to having a team that represents the communities where we operate with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.