Controller - Construction

The Quest Organization; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Organization in New York is seeking a Controller to lead construction and project accounting for multiple high-end residential projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust project cost control, and seamless collaboration with project teams and external advisors.

The role emphasizes overseeing AIA billing, WIP reporting, intercompany transactions, and payroll, with a focus on compliance and providing insightful financial oversight across all projects.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing accounting operations for complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of AIA billing and cost tracking for construction.
• Ability to partner with project teams and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Manage project accounting and cost tracking across multiple construction projects
• Prepare and review AIA billing (cost-plus and stipulated sum contracts)
• Produce project cost reports and support project managers with financial oversight
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and project profitability
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations
• Manage intercompany transactions and loans
• Oversee weekly payroll processing and payroll-related tax reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with state and local tax requirements

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Payroll

General ledger

Project accounting

AIA billing

WIP reporting

Job description

Controller – Construction & Project Accounting

An established construction firm specializing in high-end residential projects is seeking a Controller to oversee the company’s accounting operations and project financial management. This individual will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, managing project accounting processes, and partnering closely with project management and external accounting advisors. The Controller will play a key role in overseeing billing, project cost tracking, financial reporting, and internal accounting functions across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Manage project accounting and cost tracking across multiple construction projects
• Prepare and review AIA billing (cost-plus and stipulated sum contracts)
• Produce project cost reports and support project managers with financial oversight
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and project profitability
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations
• Manage intercompany transactions and loans
• Oversee weekly payroll processing and payroll-related tax reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with state and local tax requirements
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