What are the responsibilities and job description for the CPA Controller position at Laland Baptiste?
CPA Controller-Mineola, NY
Laland Baptiste, LLC is a certified minority and woman owned construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves as being loyal and reliable to our customers, clients, and our greatest assets, our people. Laland Baptiste is dedicated to providing unparalleled services throughout the construction life cycle. These services include Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation.
Our clients include NYS Office of General Services, NYC Health Hospitals Corporation, State University of New York, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreations and Historic Preservation.
Our innovative Construction Management and Civil Engineering Consulting enterprise is looking for a Controller to join our tight-knit management team. This role is a newly created position that will oversee all company financial operations. The Controller will have a great deal of freedom to create and design his/her own systems and processes. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a department in a small company environment that will provide for future personal growth.
Job Responsibilities:
• Prepare internal financial statements to summarize and forecast the company’s financial status.
• Work with outside accountant in preparation of annual financial statements.
• Produce and manage balance sheets and analyze future earnings and expenses.
• Manage accounting, auditing, and budgeting within Laland Baptiste.
• Assist with preparations for audits.
• Work to reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Ensure compliance with and prepare reports according to applicable government regulations.
• Use accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Delegate accounting tasks to junior accounting staff, but also willing to roll up your sleeves when necessary.
• Maintain chart of accounts.
• Ensure a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Cash Management / Asset Management as well as Cash Projection.
• Oversee A/P and A/R transactions.
• Payroll processing.
• Bank Reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts.
• Ensure Contract Analysis by Project Managers with comparison of previous period.
• Comply with all local/state/federal reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Prepare annual budget and forecasts.
Location: On-Site at Laland Baptiste-Mineola, NY (near the LIRR Mineola train station) Monday through Friday.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
Benefits of working at Laland Baptiste:
Medical / Prescription Plan
Dental / Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Short / Long Term Disability Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
Sick Leave
Baptiste University - Continuing Education
Laland Baptiste LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Laland Baptiste, LLC is a certified minority and woman owned construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves as being loyal and reliable to our customers, clients, and our greatest assets, our people. Laland Baptiste is dedicated to providing unparalleled services throughout the construction life cycle. These services include Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation.
Our clients include NYS Office of General Services, NYC Health Hospitals Corporation, State University of New York, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreations and Historic Preservation.
Our innovative Construction Management and Civil Engineering Consulting enterprise is looking for a Controller to join our tight-knit management team. This role is a newly created position that will oversee all company financial operations. The Controller will have a great deal of freedom to create and design his/her own systems and processes. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a department in a small company environment that will provide for future personal growth.
Job Responsibilities:
• Prepare internal financial statements to summarize and forecast the company’s financial status.
• Work with outside accountant in preparation of annual financial statements.
• Produce and manage balance sheets and analyze future earnings and expenses.
• Manage accounting, auditing, and budgeting within Laland Baptiste.
• Assist with preparations for audits.
• Work to reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Ensure compliance with and prepare reports according to applicable government regulations.
• Use accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Delegate accounting tasks to junior accounting staff, but also willing to roll up your sleeves when necessary.
• Maintain chart of accounts.
• Ensure a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Cash Management / Asset Management as well as Cash Projection.
• Oversee A/P and A/R transactions.
• Payroll processing.
• Bank Reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts.
• Ensure Contract Analysis by Project Managers with comparison of previous period.
• Comply with all local/state/federal reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Prepare annual budget and forecasts.
Location: On-Site at Laland Baptiste-Mineola, NY (near the LIRR Mineola train station) Monday through Friday.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- At least 10 years’ experience in accounting in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture industry.
- Strong analytical, management, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly skilled in math, accounting and financial processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail oriented and highly organized.
- Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
- Solid understanding of Ajera, Microsoft Office Suite, and ADP payroll systems.
Benefits of working at Laland Baptiste:
Medical / Prescription Plan
Dental / Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Short / Long Term Disability Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K
Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
Sick Leave
Baptiste University - Continuing Education
Laland Baptiste LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $95,000 - $120,000
