Controller

Construction Company – Alden, NY

The Controller must be able to work independently and also be able to collaborate with all levels of employees, management and external agencies with a hands-on approach; to maximize performance, problem solving and results in a large, fast paced construction company.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and monitor all internal controls and ensure safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs and project budgets and expenditures.
• Responsible for processing of billing and contractor files.
• Provide financial analysis and month-end reporting to management.
• Manage inter-company processes with sister companies and investments.
• Oversee all accounting processes.
• Manage accounting team.
• Facilitate all external and internal audit reviews.
• Job costing.
• Identify cost saving projects, including meeting and brainstorming with department heads and team members on efficiency and productivity, recommendation of advanced accounting procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office products (Word, PWP, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of ComputerEase accounting software a plus.

REQUIREMENTSMinimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

• A minimum of 3 year’s related experience in a controller or assistant controller role.
• Working knowledge of tax laws and auditing procedures.
• Knowledge of ComputerEase a plus
• Notary a plus
• Knowledge of sales tax filing