Assistant Controller

ASSISTANTCONTROLLER (Permanent)
Our client, a local, family-owned construction company inWNY, is looking to hire an Assistant Controller to join their team. Thisperson will work closely with the Corporate Controller to manage the day-to-dayaccounting functions and strengthen the finance team for the future.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise andactively participate in day-to-day accounting activities, including accountspayable, accounts receivable, project billings, cash applications, and othertransactional processes
  
• Participate in monthlyclose processes, ensuring all deadlines, account reconciliations, supportingschedules, and reporting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
  
• Prepare andreview monthly journal entries, including accruals, intercompany transactions,depreciation, amortization, prepaid expenses, and other recurring accountingactivities
  
• Maintain accurateproject accounting records, including contract status, job costs, billings, andproject-related financial data
  
• Collaborate withProject Managers to analyze job performance, monitor costs, and ensure properrevenue and expense recognition
  
• Prepare monthlycustomer billings, including AIA billing packages, lien waivers, and supportingcontract documentation
  
• Build acomprehensive understanding of project financial performance, includingcost-to-complete estimates, labor productivity, equipment utilization, contractcompliance, and profitability metrics
  
• Monitor projectfinancial trends and proactively identify cost overruns, margin fluctuations,billing discrepancies, and other accounting risks requiring managementattention
  
• Participate inthe preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, variance analyses, andmanagement reporting packages
  
• Compile monthlyfinancial statements and provide detailed account analyses and supportingschedules to facilitate management decision-making
  
• Manage daily cashreporting and forecasting activities to provide leadership with clearvisibility into liquidity, working capital, and cash requirements
  
• Support externalaudit engagements by preparing schedules, coordinating requested documentation,and ensuring timely responses to auditor inquiries
  
• Lead and mentoraccounting personnel, developing skills and talent to improve team strengths
  
• Identify andprepare junior team members for expanded responsibilities and future leadershiproles
  
• Delivermeaningful financial insights and recommendations that support informeddecision-making across finance, operations, and project management teams
  
• Assess existingaccounting procedures and implement practical improvements that enhanceefficiency, accuracy, compliance, and internal controls
  
• Strengthenprocess documentation, standard operating procedures, and cross-traininginitiatives to ensure continuity and minimize key-person dependencies
  
• Utilize advancedExcel capabilities to automate reporting, improve reconciliations, and enhancefinancial analysis
  
• Support theongoing evolution of accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and systemenhancements as the organization continues to grow
  
• Work well both independently and ina team environment
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time, direct hire
  
• 100% in-office
  
• $100,000 - $115,000 annually depending on experience plus bonus (based on company’s performance)
  
• 5+ years’ Accounting experience in a construction setting
  
• AIA experience required
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
  
• Experience withComputerEase, Textura, ERP systems, and construction accounting softwarepreferred
  
• Proficient inExcel
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail & accuracy
  
• Self-motivated, but collaborative and team oriented
  
• Relocation not available 
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements-0; https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters#workplace-posters