Assistant Controller

Michael Page

Carlstadt, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$130,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Carlstadt, NJ
POSTED
7 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Construction Assistant Controller / Senior Accountant to support financial operations across multiple construction projects. This role works closely with the Controller and Project Managers to ensure accurate billing, compliance, reporting, and overall project financial health.

Client Details

Leading environmental abatement firm specializing in projects that require safe handling, removal, and mitigation of environmental hazards. Their work typically involves supporting construction, remediation, and compliance-driven projects across various industries.

Description

  • Monitor and process payroll wages, union benefits, taxes, and employee garnishments.
  • Manage Accounts Receivable and oversee collections activities.
  • Support ongoing process improvements within the accounting department.
  • Prepare and issue project billings for multiple Project Managers.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers throughout all project phases-from inception to closeout.
  • Produce performance reports related to key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Provide project compliance reporting for individual construction projects.
  • Deliver pricing support to project estimators, including labor, materials, equipment, waste, and miscellaneous cost inputs.

Profile

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Minimum 4 years of accounting experience.
  • At least 2 years of ERP system experience (Sage 100 preferred).
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
  • Knowledge of Procore, Textura, and AIA Requisitions is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Offer

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based rewards.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement program.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.

MPI 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

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.

The Group has operations in the Americas, UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and Africa.

In the US, we focus on the areas of:

  • Advisory
  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal
  • Marketing
  • Page Personnel Office Support
  • Oil and Gas
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Real Estate and Construction
  • Sales
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.michaelpage.com/