Accountant

Ascendhire; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Professional development

Competitive salary

Exciting projects

Job summary

Ascendhire is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant/Controller to lead the financial management of our construction projects in New York. You will oversee budgets, costs, and timelines, and report to management.

You will collaborate with project managers, implement internal controls, coordinate audits, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The role offers growth, competitive compensation, and a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting or financial control within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial software, and management tools.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve problems effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with construction project management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all financial aspects of construction projects, including budgets, costs, and timelines.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for management, providing cost-benefit analysis.
• Monitor project budgets to ensure financial goals are met.
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable, and receivable related to projects.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations, internal policies, and accounting standards.
• Collaborate closely with project managers and construction teams to align financial and operational objectives.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
• Coordinate internal and external audits as required.

Skills

Accounting & finance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Tools

Construction PM software

Financial software

Internal controls tools

Job description

" We are seeking an experienced Construction Accountant/Controller to join our team and lead the financial management of our construction projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing accounting, budgeting, and financial control aspects of our operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

" If you have a background in construction accounting and exceptional financial management skills, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• " Oversee and manage all financial aspects of construction projects, including budgets, costs, and timelines.
• " Prepare detailed financial reports for management, providing cost-benefit analysis.
• " Monitor project budgets to ensure financial goals are met.
• " Manage cash flow, accounts payable, and receivable related to projects.
• " Ensure compliance with legal regulations, internal policies, and accounting standards.
• " Collaborate closely with project managers and construction teams to align financial and operational objectives.
• " Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
• " Coordinate internal and external audits as required.

Requirements

• " Proven experience in accounting or financial control within the construction industry.
• " Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial software, and management tools.
• " Excellent analytical skills and the ability to solve problems effectively.
• " Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• " Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• " Familiarity with construction project management systems is a plus.

What We Offer

• " A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• " Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• " Competitive salary and attractive benefits.
• " The chance to work on exciting and innovative projects.

Qualities

• " - Learning and growth mindset
• " - Excel/spreadsheet data formatting and organization
• " - Professional verbal and written communication skills