Req ID: 5703 Travel: Up to 25% Number of Openings:1 Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms. Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker. Summary The Assistant Controller leads accounting and financial management of Baker Equipment and Materials (BEAM), supporting the VP of BEAM. He/she is also responsible for coordinating and/or assisting with month-end close as well as the financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation. Financial Planning & Analysis is required to ensure quality forecasting while using data to optimize financial understanding and business decisions. The Assistant Controller acts as a liaison with financial auditors to coordinate financial audits as needed. This role reports directly to the Controller II-General Ledger and collaborates across all branches of BEAM and Corporate Shared Services departments. Roles and Responsibilities The Assistant Controller will possess competency in the following areas in order to perform his/her role in a safe, productive, and effective manner. Note that the areas listed are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by co-workers assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Accounting: Supports the issuance of timely and accurate financial statements Supports all functions of month end close in a timely and accurate manner Participates in monthly review to ensure branches operations are being accounted for correctly Supports the establishment, disposition, and financial set up of all BEAM assets, including rental rates, depreciation schedules, and taxation matters Understands GAAP and researches a variety of accounting issues Collaborates with other members of the Shared Services Accounting, GL, and Financial Departments (i.e. Financial Accountants, Tax Accountants, Accounts Payable) to resolve discrepancies in account analysis Participates in and/or coordinates physical inventories throughout the year and any research related to reconciling to the trial balance Supports all financial audit processes including the work-papers and other requests for information from the auditors Financial Planning & Analysis: Prepares and partners with leadership team on annual financial plan to ensure connected to the company operations, goals, and objectives. Provide insights to support growth and improve operations Prepares and works with leadership team on quarterly forecasting process to ensure forecast accuracy. Deliver insights and ideas to close any gaps Delivers ad hoc analysis with actionable insights into the company's operations that guide decision making. Develops reports and tools to support analysis and understanding of business results Ensures leadership team understanding of the financial results, build financial acumen as needed Key F&A partner on operational initiatives and any related project teams representing BEAM Treasury: Provides schedules and other information to tax department to assist in preparation of local, state, and federal income tax returns Participates in the evaluation of BEAM-owned assets