Controller

Michael Page International

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$170,000–$185,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
ADP, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Capital Budgeting, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Construction, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Cost Allocation, Cost Reporting, Credit Analysis, Credit Cards, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Tracking, Federal Tax, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Government Reporting, Human Resources, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Liens, Litigation, MPI, Microsoft Excel, Payroll Tax, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Statements, Project Estimates, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Regulatory Reports, Residential Real Estate, Revenue Growth, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sage 300, Sales Tax, Standards Development, State Laws and Regulations, State Tax, Time Management, Worker's Compensation
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
Today
The client are a building and construction company that specialize in luxury commercial and residential properties across the United States. The company is growing rapidly, so is looking for a new Controller to lead the Accounting and Finance team.Client DetailsThe client have over 30 major projects across 8 states in the United States. They are looking for a Controller to help manage the finance and accounting team (3 direct reports) and the finances across the projects they have. They mainly work on a number of luxury commercial and residential projects, and are looking for a candidate with prior experience working for a general contractor. The team are brilliant and the role reports directly into the President/CEO of the company. The role is fully office based (NYC - Manhattan).DescriptionThe successful Controller will:Responsible for creating and maintaining monthly and annual budget and cash flow reports.Oversee preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets and/or reports required by regulatory agencies.Monthly Reconciliation of Profit and Loss statements.Review and adjust General Ledger accounts for accurate financial reporting.Liaise with Insurance Broker and Carrier to oversee annual corporate insurance renewal and insurance activities.Coordinate audits for GL and Workers Comp, while working with Human Resources to track claims.Routinely review project cost reports and reconcile costs to the budget.Compile information for quarterly sales tax payments.Compile and reconcile information for quarterly government reporting of payroll taxes.Produce and maintain Revenue Project Report.Ensure that all projects are billed monthly and maintain billing log.Job allocation of Insurance cost.Review accounts payable and accounts receivable reports monthly and monitor and provide input towards activity and timing.Required to attend Project handover meetings with Estimating, Project Management and Senior Management.Interact and assist PMs and APMs with contract or billing issues and procedures.Interact and advise outside accountant (CPA) with AP questions and procedures.Produce WIP schedule quarterly.Provide custom ad hoc reports for President.Oversee creation and issuance of annual 1099 reports.Track, review, and execute all contracts.Review of contractual obligations and ongoing review of expenditures to ensure consistency with operating and capital budgets.Assist and monitor all company litigations and insurance claims as needed.Monitor and liaise with ADP on a biweekly basis to review payroll and associated expenditures.Monitor profitability of projects and work with Management to ensure preservation of profits throughout the project.Work with Management on closeout process, resolve liens, back payments, and final payments.Coordinate with Human Resources to review and process weekly, bi-weekly and union, nonunion payroll.Ensure licenses are up to date and ensure renewals are done in a timely manner.Oversee AP & AR for Servizio Department.Ensure State and Federal tax accuracy for payroll.Oversight of invoice entry Sage 300 and Procore ERP Management.Analyze and review Company credit card charges and ensure back charge to projects as needed.Assist in the development of standardized forms and processes.Provide guidance and supervision to department members.Other responsibilities as directed by supervisor.ProfileThe successful Controller will:MUST have prior experience as a Controller for a general contractorHappy to work 5 days per week in the officeMUST have experience using the system SAGE 300Experience doing the WIP reportsPrior line management experience (will have 3 direct reports)Strong Excel skillsHigh attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsJob Offer$170,000 - $185,000Additional BenefitsMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/