Assistant Controller

Are you an accounting professional who is seeking a challenge? Do you thrive in a dynamic work environment that gives you autonomy and ownership of your work and contributions? Does the idea of collaborating with a close-knit team resonate with you? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an engaging, long-term opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

We are looking for a multi-faceted Assistant Controller to join our team in our Nashville office. In this role, you will forge close working relationships with our accounting department, project management teams, and company leadership.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services. 

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile the job cost for the various ARCO/Murray companies
• Work with the Legal team for contract review
• Monitor accounting transactions throughout the month and resolve any issues that occur to identify process improvements
• Prepare and assist with monthly bank reconciliations and intercompany allocations (A/P)
• Balance intercompany cash accounts and interact with the Project Managers and Leadership to assist them with subcontracts, insurance issues, and job cost details
• Collaborate with accounts payable to review and approve payment requests (invoices, check requests forms, etc.)
• Direct and manage the budgeting and forecasting process
• Manage year-end audit and closeout
• Evaluate and respond to requests for information and analysis from the Leadership teams on various accounting and financial items
• Work on a variety of projects delegated by the Vice President of Accounting or other Leadership partners

• Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• 2-5 years of public or construction related accounting experience preferred
• CPA required
• Experience in the construction industry is considered a plus but is not required
• Tech savviness and skilled at mastering new software is a plus
• The ideal candidate will be adept at tailoring their communication approach to diverse audiences to meet the needs of the business
• Ideal candidates will have the initiative to establish productive working relationships with Senior Management and their direct reports

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. 

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