We are currently seeking candidates for an Interim Controller opportunity with a highly successful and innovative technology company located in New York, NY. The Interim Controller will be “hands-on” in managing daily accounting operations, month-end close, labor posting, billing, and reporting responsibilities. Previous experience utilizing Deltek Costpoint and Deltek Time & Expense is required.
This is a 6-12+ month contract opportunity, paying between $80-$90/hour (depending on experience).
Responsibilities:
Accounting Operations & Month-End Close: Own the monthly close cycle: prepare, review, and post journal entries (accruals, prepaids, allocations, reclasses, and reversals); maintain the close checklist; and perform trial balance review and account analysis to ensure general ledger accuracy.
Balance Sheet & Reconciliations: Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations across cash, AP/AR, payroll liabilities, and accrued expenses; investigate and resolve variances.
Labor, Timekeeping, & Payroll Support: Manage timekeeping workflows including timesheet cycles, approvals, and corrections; post labor transactions and support labor distribution; troubleshoot posting errors and partner with project stakeholders to resolve time-charging discrepancies.
Project & Contract Accounting: Support project accounting including charge structure validation and project setup; track and reconcile unbilled/contract assets; generate customer invoices; assist with AR aging and cash application.
Accounts Payable: Own end-to-end AP processing — coding, approvals, and posting — along with vendor maintenance and documentation controls.
Reporting & Analysis: Produce and validate recurring reports covering project performance, billing and unbilled status, and AR/AP aging; document report logic and drive improvements in reliability for leadership use.
Process Improvement: Identify control gaps, workflow bottlenecks, and process improvement opportunities.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience with substantial hands-on Deltek Costpoint experience.
Demonstrated ability to independently execute and manage a full month-end close in Deltek Costpoint.
Experience administering Deltek Time & Expense timekeeping workflows.
Experience in a government contracting environment with working knowledge of FAR and DCAA requirements.
Billing experience on fixed-price contracts including milestone invoicing and unbilled asset management.
Proficiency with Deltek Business Intelligence (BI) reporting.
Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliation, and variance analysis).
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Jenny at jfriedman@daleyaa.com.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New York, NY
Industry
Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary
$80–$90 Per Hour
Company Size
20 to 49 employees
Year Founded
2005
Website
http://daleyaa.com/
About Company
Daley And Associates, LLC (“DAA”) is a boutique search, executive, and contract staffing firm located in Boston, MA. We specialize in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Administrative, and Life Sciences professionals at all levels. The firm was founded in 2005 by distinguished executives with over 30+ years of staffing agency experience with the mission to create a different kind of recruiting firm, one that provides a very hands-on, consultative approach to the clients they serve.
Daley And Associates works with some of the most prominent businesses in the greater Boston area. Our clients range from promising start-ups to Fortune 100 companies.
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