Assistant Controller | High-End Residential GC

The MatPel Assistant Controller supports the Controller by managing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role focuses on operational execution, internal controls, and adherence to established accounting policies and procedures. The Assistant Controller ensures accounting processes are clearly documented, standardized, and consistently followed.

Main Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Reporting

• Oversees daily accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely posting of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).


• Assists with month-end close and financial reporting in accordance with MPB procedures and timelines.


• Prepares and reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.


• Ensures income and related expenses are recorded in the proper accounting period, including work-in-progress (WIP) adjustments.


• Produces standard financial reports and supports additional reporting requests as directed by the Controller or CFO.

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

• Oversees accounts payable processes, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing.


• Reviews AP batches prior to payment and manages weekly subcontractor check runs in accordance with company procedures.


• Ensures proper documentation and compliance related to subcontractor payments, including lien waivers where applicable.


• Oversees payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper job cost allocation.


• Ensures payroll taxes, employee withholdings, and benefit deductions are processed and remitted within required time frames.


• Oversees accounts receivable activities, including schedule of values (SOVs), billings, and collections support.

Compliance, Controls & Audits

• Ensures compliance with all applicable city, state, and federal requirements related to accounting, payroll, and tax reporting.


• Maintains internal controls, checks, and balances to safeguard company assets and ensure data accuracy.


• Assists with preparation for external audits and supports completion of internal audit procedures.


• Coordinates preparation of tax-related documentation for the Company’s CPA within established deadlines.


• Reviews and enforces adherence to company accounting policies and procedures.

Systems, Processes & Documentation

• Maintains clearly documented accounting processes and standardized procedures.


• Assists in evaluating and implementing accounting systems, tools, and process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.


• Supports accounting system upgrades or implementations as directed by the Controller.

Staffing & Supervision

• Provides day-to-day oversight of accounting staff to ensure work is completed accurately and on time.


• Reviews staff work for accuracy and reliability.


• Provides routine feedback and coaching related to job performance.


• Ensures job descriptions and objectives are current and acknowledged by employees.


• Participates in staff performance reviews in accordance with company policy.

Month-End Close & Internal Reporting

• Supports month-end close and review to ensure completion by the 20th of each month in accordance with MPB procedures.


• Prepares and distributes financial reports according to established reporting schedules.


• Ensures reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and resolution of variances in a timely manner.

Required Experience, Traits, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; CPA preferred.


• Minimum of five years of accounting experience in the construction industry, preferably in a senior accountant or assistant controller role.


• Strong working knowledge of construction accounting software and job costing systems.


• Prior hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable (including SOVs), payroll, and WIP reporting.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Organized, dependable, and able to work independently within established processes.


• Able to accept feedback and coaching constructively.


• Willing to complete continuing education as required by the company.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work in an office environment.


• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally walk, stand, stoop, kneel, or reach.


• Ability to use hands for keyboarding, handling objects, and operating office tools.


• Ability to lift or move items up to 20 pounds.


• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone, and to read and input data on a computer screen.

What We Offer

Our team is comprised of highly skilled, intelligent, and experienced professionals, and it has been growing steadily!

We offer a comprehensive and holistic benefits package to keep our team members happy and healthy:

• Competitive base salary


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Company-sponsored Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)


• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance


• Nine paid holidays, paid time off, and sick leave


• Commuter benefits and technology stipend


• Paid training and professional development opportunities


• Long-term growth within a stable, employee-owned company

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At MatPel Builders, you will help shape some of the most beautiful homes in the San Francisco Bay Area while building a meaningful, long-term career. We look forward to hearing from you.