Assistant Controller

Yonkers Contracting; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

401(k)

Student loan/Advance Degree Tuition Re

Vehicle Stipend, toll Reimbursement, g

Yearly Bonus

Job summary

Yonkers Contracting is seeking an Assistant Controller with 7+ years of accounting experience, including construction project accounting. You will partner with the Controller to oversee job costing, billing, tax support, and monthly close processes in a dynamic construction environment.

The role requires CPA certification and a deep understanding of cost codes, percentage-of-completion, internal controls, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting and finance experience, with construction/real estate a plus.
• CPA certification required.
• Strong understanding of cost codes, percentage completion, and construction cost allocations.

Responsibilities

• Project Accounting & Job Costing: analyze variances and track costs against budgets for each construction project.
• WIP reporting: prepare and review schedules using percentage-of-completion method.
• Compliance & lien management: oversee subcontractor and supplier compliance including waivers, certificates, and W-9s.
• Financial reporting: assist in month-end/year-end close and consolidate statements.
• Billing & draws: manage construction billing (AIA) and monthly loan draw requests.
• Audit & tax support: liaise with external auditors and assist in tax filings.
• Staff supervision: oversee AP, AR, and payroll teams.

Skills

Construction accounting

Project accounting

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Tax knowledge

Education

CPA Certification

Job description

Assistant Controller

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