Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Client:
High-End Residential Construction Firm

Role:
Controller (Temporary to Permanent)

Pay Rate: $70-$90/hr

Duration: 6+ Months - opportunity to go permanent based on performance!

Location:

Long Island City, New York - 5 days a week onsite

As the Controller, you will serve as the backbone of our financial operations in a dynamic, multi-divisional environment. You will lead a dedicated team of three (AP, AR, and Payroll) to ensure absolute accuracy in financial reporting, proactive cash management, and the maintenance of "best-in-practice" accounting standards. This is a hands‑on leadership role designed for a professional who thrives on process optimization and precision.

• Direct Supervision: Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Accounting Department, ensuring the full operating cycle is executed with timeliness and accuracy.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and Sage software support to the accounting staff to streamline workflows and professional growth.
• Process Improvement: Implement and maintain robust internal controls and standardized accounting procedures across all divisions.

• Month‑End Close: Lead the timely preparation and issuance of monthly financial statements, including comprehensive closing activities and variance analysis.
• Ledger Integrity: Maintain total oversight of the general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers, including journal entries, transaction corrections, and monthly WIP reconciliations.
• Job Costing: Execute the final monthly reconciliation of job costs and WIP to the general ledger to ensure project profitability is accurately reflected.

• Cash Flow Strategy: Develop and maintain 13‑week cash flow forecasts and detailed cash flow analyses to support strategic decision‑making.
• Banking Operations: Manage all online banking activities, including internal fund transfers and external wire authorizations.

• Tax Administration: Oversee the filing of sales tax returns across all active jurisdictions to ensure 100% compliance.
• Audit Readiness: Prepare detailed financial schedules and serve as the primary point of contact for external audits.
• External Relations: Liaise with outside accountants, banking partners, and insurance brokers as the company's financial representative.

• Financial Planning: Drive the preparation of annual budgets and periodic reforecasts.
• Strategic Support: Provide ad‑hoc reporting and financial analysis as requested by the executive team.

• Experience: 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a construction or project‑based environment.
• Software: Advanced proficiency in Sage and Excel.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CMA designation preferred.