Assistant Controller

Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc.; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle stipend

Toll reimbursement

Gas card

Yearly bonus

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Controller with 7+ years of accounting experience in construction. The role supports the Controller in managing financial health and project-specific accounting, including job costing and WIP.

Responsibilities include project accounting, compliance and lien management, financial reporting, AIA billing, and aiding external audits. The team oversees AP/AR/payroll and related operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience in construction or real estate development.
• CPA certification is required.
• Strong understanding of construction cost codes, the contract process, percentage of completion, and cost allocations.

Responsibilities

• Project accounting & job costing: analyze variances, track costs vs. budgets, allocate costs by project.
• WIP reporting: prepare Work-in-Progress schedules using percentage-of-completion for revenue recognition.
• Compliance & lien management: oversee subcontractor/supplier compliance and lien waivers, certificates, and W-9s.
• Financial reporting: assist month-end/year-end close and consolidate financial statements.
• Billing & draws: manage AIA billing and monthly loan draw requests for capital projects.
• Audit & tax: serve as primary contact for external auditors and assist with tax filings.
• Staff supervision: oversee AP/AR/payroll teams and daily accounting operations.

Skills

Project accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

Lien management

Financial reporting

Billing & draws

Audit support

Staff supervision

CPA

Construction accounting

Job description

Yonkers Contracting Company is seeking a qualified Assistant Controller with 7 years of relevant experience. This role supports the Controller in managing Yonkers Contracting Company’s financial health and project-specific accounting.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting & Job Costing: Analyze project variances, track project costs against budgets, and ensure accurate job cost allocations for each construction project
• WIP Reporting: Prepare and review Work-in-Progress schedules, often using the percentage-of-completion method to recognize revenue accurately over time
• Compliance & Lien Management: Oversee subcontractor and supplier compliance, ensuring receipt and accuracy of Waivers of Lien, Insurance Certificates, and W-9s before processing payments
• Financial Reporting: Support the month-end and year-end close process, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations
• Billing & Draws: Manage specialized construction billing, such as AIA billing, and facilitate monthly loan draw requests and funding for capital projects
• Audit & Tax Support: Serve as a primary contact for external auditors and assist in the preparation of sales tax filings and annual audit workpapers
• Staff Supervision: Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including managing accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll teams

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting and finance with experience in construction and development of real estate a plus
• CPA Certification (required)
• Strong understanding of construction cost codes, the contract process, percentage of completion, cost allocations related to construction accounting
• Strong understanding of internal controls for real estate operations and accounting
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and the significance of each financial statement
• Strong tax understanding

Compensation

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Student loan/ Advance Degree Tuition Reimbursement
• Vehicle Stipend
• Toll Reimbursement
• Gas Card
• Yearly Bonus
• Opportunities for Advancement

About Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc.

Founded in 1945, Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. is a leading heavy civil construction contractor specializing in major infrastructure projects throughout the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut region. Our portfolio includes highways, bridges, rail systems, transit facilities, site work, foundations, energy and environmental projects. We are committed to safety, quality, innovation, and delivering excellence in all aspects of our work.