Assistant Controller

Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc.; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Vehicle Stipend

Toll Reimbursement

Gas Card

Yearly Bonus

Advancement

Job summary

Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to support the Controller in financial health and project accounting.

The role emphasizes project costing, WIP reporting, and compliance with lien processes. CPA certification is required, with responsibilities including financial reporting, audits, and supervision of AP/AR/payroll teams.

Located in Yonkers, NY, the position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for advancement within a growing construction firm.

Qualifications

• CPA certification is required.
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience, construction exposure preferred.
• Strong understanding of percentage-of-completion, cost allocations, and internal controls.
• Experience with real estate accounting, tax, and external audits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project accounting and ensure accurate job costing per project.
• Prepare and review WIP schedules using percentage-of-completion method.
• Manage lien, waiver, and certificate compliance prior to payments.
• Support month-end/year-end close and consolidate financial statements.
• Handle construction billing (including AIA) and loan draws.
• Assist external auditors and sales tax filings.
• Supervise AP, AR, and payroll teams in daily operations.

Skills

Project accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

Lien management

Financial reporting

AIA billing

Audit support

Staff supervision

Education

CPA certification

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.