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Assistant Controller

Boutique Recruiting

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), Analysis Skills, Billing, Billing Records, Budget Management, Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Check Processing, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Accounting Software, Cost Accounting, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Customer Retention/Renewal, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Reports, Federal Government, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Health Plan, Leadership, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Payment Processing, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Estimates, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Team Player, Time Management, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Writing Skills
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
Today
Position Title: Assistant Controller

Join a well-established construction organization where you'll play a critical role in supporting the financial operations of the branch. Reporting directly to the Branch Controller, the Assistant Controller serves as a key member across accounting, payroll, project management, and financial reporting. This position is ideal for an experienced construction accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys improving processes and takes pride in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 / Year DOE

Assistant Controller Responsibilities:
  • Partner with the Payroll Specialist to ensure accurate and timely weekly payroll processing
  • Respond to payroll jurisdiction, prevailing wage, and pay scale questions across multiple IBEW locals
  • Coordinate with the Corporate office to resolve payroll benefit questions and issues
  • Prepare certified payroll reports and required payroll filings for state and local jurisdictions
  • Complete prevailing wage requests and surveys for local unions and state or federal agencies
  • Create and distribute the weekly Billing Opportunities Schedule to Project Managers
  • Prepare monthly AIA billing documents and review billings with Project Managers
  • Verify invoices are accurately entered into Spectrum
  • Review collection items with the Billing Assistant and develop follow-up strategies
  • Monitor retention reports, invoice customers promptly, and review weekly Accounts Receivable and retention reports for discrepancies
  • Coordinate with the Branch Controller, Project Managers, and Estimating team to ensure new projects are properly set up in Spectrum
  • Ensure project budgets are established and all required documentation, including contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, is received
  • Review weekly Pending Change Order (PCO) reports and follow up on outstanding items
  • Review weekly project cost reports and resolve issues with the appropriate stakeholders
  • Prepare project Time & Material (T&M) rates in accordance with project requirements
  • Prepare quarterly Project Cost Summary (PCS) reports and review project performance and forecasts with leadership
  • Review and approve monthly subcontractor payments, manual check requests, and MasterCard expense reports
  • Partner with Corporate Accounts Payable to resolve payment and processing issues
  • Participate in quarterly financial reviews with the Branch Manager and Branch Controller, coordinating with Corporate to resolve questions
  • Compare monthly financial results against the annual budget
  • Assist in developing annual branch budgets
  • Support Corporate with year-end audit confirmations
Assistant Controller Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 8-10 years of accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry
  • Construction accounting experience is required
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processing, accounts receivable, and job cost accounting
  • Experience with Spectrum ERP or a similar construction accounting software
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
Benefits:
  • 401(k) with a 5% match
  • Medical plan options (PPO and HMO)
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Two weeks of vacation plus seven sick days in the first year
  • Negotiable vacation time in the second year
  • 11 paid holidays

If you are an Assistant Controller looking to take the next step in your career, apply now!

About the Company

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Boutique Recruiting

San Diego Pro Staffing is a woman-owned boutique staffing and recruiting firm whose principals have been providing top notch recruiting services for over ten years. We focus on companies who are hiring professionals in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources and Administrative Services. Many of our clients include small and medium sized businesses as well as large regional firms.

Our passion is helping employers find the best talent in the market. We stand behind what we deliver via our guarantee. We look forward to assessing your needs and building a mutually beneficial partnership.

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2014
WEBSITE
http://www.boutiquerecruiting.com/

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