Controller

PBS Facility Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS Facility Services is seeking a Controller in Brooklyn, NY. The role leads the accounting team and oversees A/P, A/R, GL, and reporting, reporting to the Founder/CEO with close collaboration with the COO.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting or business and at least seven years in a similar position, with a track record of building and scaling accounting functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business required or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience leading and expanding an accounting team.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, tax rules, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, GL and financial reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, tax regulations, and legal requirements.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team and expand it toward 6 professionals.
• Oversee P&L and FP&A responsibilities and prepare financial statements.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Forecasting

Audit liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Controller

Company: PBS Facility Services

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

Job Title: Controller

Company: PBS Facility Services

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

About Us

Founded in 2005 by Joel Berkovic, PBS Facility Services leverages over two decades of experience in commercial building services. Our goal is to deliver customized facility services that not only meet but exceed our customers' high standards, allowing them to concentrate on their core business operations.

About the Role

At PBS Facility Services, our Accounting team plays a crucial role in contributing to the growth and success of our organization. As the Controller, you will lead and expand the Accounting team, serving as a key driver behind PBS Facility Services' continued achievements. Reporting directly to the Founder & CEO and working closely with the COO, you will oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting. We are seeking an ideal candidate with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting or business and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar position.

What You'll Do

Provide oversight for all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting.

Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.

Analyze financial data and provide valuable insights to management.

Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.

Manage cash flow and forecasting activities.

Ensure compliance with accounting principles, tax regulations, and legal requirements.

Cultivate relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.

Lead and mentor the accounting team, comprising accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing specialists.

Expand the accounting department, aiming for a team of 6 professionals.

Oversee P&L and FP&A responsibilities.

Prepare financial statements and reports.

Track key metrics, including revenue, labor cost, gross profit margin, billable hours, utilization rate, average bill rate, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and budgets.

Collaborate with other departments to enhance financial processes.

Report directly to the CEO.

About the Role

At PBS Facility Services, our Accounting team plays a crucial role in contributing to the growth and success of our organization. As the Controller, you will lead and expand the Accounting team, serving as a key driver behind PBS Facility Services' continued achievements. Reporting directly to the Founder & CEO and working closely with the COO, you will oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting. We are seeking an ideal candidate with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting or business and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar position.

What You'll Do

Provide oversight for all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting.

Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.

Analyze financial data and provide valuable insights to management.

Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures.

Manage cash flow and forecasting activities.

Ensure compliance with accounting principles, tax regulations, and legal requirements.

Cultivate relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.

Lead and mentor the accounting team, comprising accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing specialists.

Expand the accounting department, aiming for a team of 6 professionals.

Oversee P&L and FP&A responsibilities.

Prepare financial statements and reports.

Track key metrics, including revenue, labor cost, gross profit margin, billable hours, utilization rate, average bill rate, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and budgets.

Collaborate with other departments to enhance financial processes.

Report directly to the CEO.

Company Description

If your property looks good, you do too – and so do we. That’s what drives us and inspires us and pushes us to stay on top, as we bring our A game to every project. We’re acutely aware of how important your image is to you. First impressions, last impressions, and all those impressions in between – your facility maintenance speaks volumes about your professionalism before you’ve even had a chance to get down to business. We know that. And we know what it takes to get you looking good around the clock.

We’re personally invested in our client’s