Controller (Construction)

TalentConnect
City of Mount Vernon, NY
Category Accounting
Job Description
Our client, a construction company in Mount Vernon, NY is seeking a Controller to oversee the company's financial operations, including monthly financial reporting, WIP scheduling, and business analytics.

Requirements

  • Perform all required accounting functions in a timely and accurate manner
  • Provide reports and schedules to the company’s CPA firm for financial statement preparation
  • Provide accurate job summary reports to field teams
  • Maintain complete and thorough knowledge of company accounting functions and procedures
  • Utilize accounting systems (Sage and QuickBooks experience preferred) and produce reports, spreadsheets, and financial analysis as needed by management
  • Accurately and timely prepare weekly payroll
  • Accumulate job cost data from weekly payroll reports, materials, and subcontract billings to prepare cost reports by project
  • Maintain company banking accounts (operating, payroll, savings, and investment), including deposits, disbursements, and reconciliations
  • Monitor daily cash balances to cover obligations and maximize interest earnings
  • Lead monthly close of internal financials, including analysis of bank accounts, A/R, A/P, accruals, WIP schedule, and reconciliations
  • Process and issue accounts payable and subcontractor payments
  • Generate monthly recaps for Workers’ Compensation and General Liability insurance premiums
  • Maintain personnel files and records including tax forms, insurance records, 401(k), flex spending, employment/drug test records
  • Assist management and employees with health insurance, 401(k), and flex spending questions
  • Perform year-end close in coordination with the CPA firm
  • Support and manage company audits (including sales tax, payroll tax, and insurance audits)
  • Prepare budgets/forecasts and review budget-to-actual performance
  • Prepare and file state/local sales tax reports quarterly as required
  • Review payment applications/requests to Owners
  • Oversee A/P, A/R, and credit card processing to ensure proper entry and payment
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