ASSISTANT CONTROLLER – FULL TIME

Marders; Bridgehampton (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Marders, a Hamptons-based company, is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations and ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting. This full-time, office-based role is located in Bridgehampton, New York, and reports to senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will drive the monthly close, budgeting, costing, and cross‑department financial transparency while implementing process improvements and financial technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Proficient in A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and departmental reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly close process and prepare timely financial statements.
• Present financial results and host monthly reviews with ownership and senior management.
• Maintain and enhance the company’s financial reporting package for actionable insights to departmental leaders.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including setting the calendar, coordinating departmental inputs, and conducting budget reviews.
• Develop the annual budget and 5-year strategic plan in partnership with owners and senior leadership.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Identify and implement technological solutions to streamline accounting functions and reduce manual processes.
• Manage and provide oversight of core accounting operations, including: A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, project profitability reporting, costing, billing, and multi-department P&L statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Excel

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP/accounting software

Job description

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER – FULL TIME

Company Overview – Join the Marders Team

For nearly 50 years, Marders has been a trusted name and industry leader in the Hamptons, shaping exceptional outdoor environments through innovative environmental design, installation, maintenance, and horticultural care. Our team of skilled professionals brings creativity, expertise, and passion to every project—delivering work that is both modern and timeless.

At Marders, our people are our most important asset. We are collaborative, customer-obsessed forward thinkers who take pride in craftsmanship, problem-solving, and elevating the standards of our industry. Organic practices have been a core principle since our inception, grounding us in sustainability while we continue to push boundaries and set new trends.

We also believe in taking care of our team just as well as we take care of our clients. Marders offers employees a competitive benefits package—including an exceptional medical plan, 401(k) with company matching and discretionary contributions, and discretionary bonuses.

Joining Marders means becoming part of a visionary company with deep roots, strong values, and an exciting future. If you’re passionate, motivated, and looking to grow within a company that leads the way in the Hamptons, Marders is where your career can truly flourish.

Role Summary:

The Assistant Controller is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the company’s financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This individual will lead financial operations, continue to streamline workflows, manage costing and billing functions, automate manual tasks, and improve business intelligence across departments. The role includes implementing policy, procedural, and technological improvements while supporting strategic financial planning.

This position requires a hands‑on leader with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in complex, multi‑faceted business operations. The ideal candidate has a broad understanding of all accounting functions and is comfortable collaborating across departments to drive financial transparency and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the monthly close process and prepare accurate and timely financial statements.
• Present financial results and host monthly financial review meetings with ownership and senior management.
• Maintain and enhance the company’s financial reporting package to provide actionable insights to departmental leaders.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including setting the calendar, coordinating departmental inputs, and conducting budget reviews.
• Develop the annual budget and 5-year strategic plan in partnership with owners and senior leadership.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Identify and implement technological solutions to streamline accounting functions and reduce manual processes.
• Manage and provide oversight of core accounting operations, including:
  • Accounts Payable (A/P)
  • Accounts Receivable (A/R)
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Project profitability reporting
  • Costing: Analyze and monitor job/project costs, materials, and labor to ensure accurate project‑level profitability.
  • Billing: Oversee invoicing processes to ensure accurate and timely billing across departments and projects.
  • Multi‑department Profit & Loss (P&L) statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred but not required
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Experience in multi‑faceted business operations and financial management
• Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and departmental reporting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control standards
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP/accounting software experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead process improvements and implement financial technologies
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and proactive
• Ability to work cross‑functionally with various departments
• Strong leadership and problem‑solving skills
• Experience in project-based or operationally diverse environments

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Salary range: $115,000 to $155,000

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k) savings plan with company match, and paid time off.

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Full‑time position, office‑based - Work location: Bridgehampton, New York