What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller (Rochester, NY) position at Livingston Associates?
Livingston Associates has partnered with a local construction company to support them in finding their next Assistant Controller role.
Job Title: Assistant Controller
Schedule: Days, Monday-Friday, In-Office
Pay Rate: $90,000-$110,000 per year
Summary:
The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and contract administration. This role ensures accuracy and compliance in financial reporting, supports audit processes, and enforces accounting policies and procedures. The position provides strategic recommendations to improve financial systems, assigns and guides team projects, and prepares reports for senior leadership. Additionally, they offer operational support across departments to maintain seamless daily functions.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Skills:
Benefits:
Job Title: Assistant Controller
Schedule: Days, Monday-Friday, In-Office
Pay Rate: $90,000-$110,000 per year
Summary:
The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and contract administration. This role ensures accuracy and compliance in financial reporting, supports audit processes, and enforces accounting policies and procedures. The position provides strategic recommendations to improve financial systems, assigns and guides team projects, and prepares reports for senior leadership. Additionally, they offer operational support across departments to maintain seamless daily functions.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, contract administrators and human resources
- Monitor and analyze accounting data to produce financial reports or statements
- Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles
- Coordinate and assist with annual audits
- Provide recommendations to improve systems and procedures
- Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management
- Provide backup to departments to ensure daily operation runs smoothly
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
- Proven experience as an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, or Finance Manager and overseeing a team of individuals
- Advanced computer skills on Microsoft Office, CCH Fixed Asset Software, LeaseCrunch and Sage CRE 300 is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to direct and supervise a team of individuals
Skills:
- Analytical skills to interpret financial data.
- Leadership skills to manage and motivate a team.
- Communication skills to present financial information clearly.
- Problem-solving skills to address financial discrepancies.
Benefits:
- PTO based on years of service 1 floating Holiday per year
- Paid Holidays (7)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA Employee/Employer contribution
- 401k Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
This is a management position
This is a full time position
Salary : $90,000 - $110,000
