Assistant Controller — Construction & Project Accounting

SelectOne; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Bonus potential

On-site

Job summary

Our client, a growing specialty contractor serving Upstate NY, seeks an Assistant Controller to join the finance team on-site. You will partner with the Controller to strengthen day-to-day accounting, manage project and job-cost reporting, and improve cash flow while maintaining strong internal controls.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of project or construction accounting, a BS in Accounting or Finance, advanced Excel, and at least 2 years of supervisory experience. CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of project or construction accounting experience.
• BS in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and assist with financial reporting.
• Lead project and job-cost reporting to improve cash flow.
• Assist Controller and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage cash flow and banking relationships.

Skills

Project accounting

Cash flow reporting

Staff supervision

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

AIA Billing Management

Excel (Advanced)

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a growing specialty contractor serving Upstate NY, seeks an Assistant Controller to join the finance team on-site. You will partner with the Controller to strengthen day-to-day accounting, manage project and job-cost reporting, and improve cash flow while maintaining strong internal controls.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of project or construction accounting, a BS in Accounting or Finance, advanced Excel, and at least 2 years of supervisory experience. CPA is a plus.