BEI Construction is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to join our accounting department. The Assistant Controller will support the Controller in managing the company’s accounting operations and serves as the first line of supervision for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. This is an in-office position based at our corporate headquarters in Alameda, California.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as first-line supervisor for the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll teams, including day-to-day direction, training, and workflow oversight
- Review and approve accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
- Support the Controller with the chart of accounts and general ledger
- Assist with timely end of month, quarter, and year-end closing
- Perform ongoing balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis
- Assist with P&L analysis, including current month vs. prior month and actual vs. budget
- Assist in preparing the work-in-progress (WIP) schedule
- Support job analysis, including contract and change order values, cost incurred to date, budget, cost to complete, and estimated relevant variances
- Assist with cash flow forecasting, including monitoring inflows and outflows, to support strategic planning and operational decision-making
- Keep the Controller informed of staffing needs, process issues, and performance concerns within the team
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- 5-8 years of accounting experience with a minimum of 3 years of construction accounting experience and 2 years of supervisory or lead experience
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes
- Union construction payroll experience, including prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union benefit reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Sage Intacct and Miter software experience is preferred but not required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to coach and develop team members
Benefits:
- 100% paid medical, dental, vision, and basic life for employees (cost sharing for dependents)
- 401(k) employer contribution
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
About Us:
BEI Construction is a growing multi-jurisdictional union construction firm specializing in electrical construction projects, technology infrastructure, underground construction, and renewable energy solutions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, protected veteran status, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field
- 5-8 years of accounting experience
- At least 3 years of construction accounting experience
- At least 2 years of supervisory or lead experience
- Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes
- Union construction payroll experience, including prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union benefit reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High emotional intelligence and ability to coach and develop team members
- Sage Intacct experience
- Miter software experience
What We Do
BEI Construction is a union-based contractor delivering renewable-energy, electrical, civil, and technology-infrastructure work across the Western United States. Its projects include utility-scale and commercial solar and energy storage, wind, substations, EV charging, underground infrastructure, structured cabling, security, and audiovisual systems. The company also provides project management and preconstruction support, partnering with developers, EPCs, utilities, and commercial clients to complete complex projects safely, efficiently, and at scale.
