Controller

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 Details

The 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).

Description

The 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.

Profile

The successful Controller will:

• MUST have prior experience as a Controller for a general contractor
• Happy to work 5 days per week in the office
• MUST have experience using the system SAGE 300
• Experience doing the WIP reports
• Prior line management experience (will have 3 direct reports)
• Strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Offer

• $170,000 - $185,000
• Additional Benefits

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