Assistant Controller

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER (Permanent)
Our client a local family-owned construction company in WNY is looking to hire an Assistant Controller to join their team. This person will work closely with the Corporate Controller to manage the day-to-day accounting functions and strengthen the finance team for the future.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and actively participate in day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable accounts receivable project billings cash applications and other transactional processes
  
• Participate in monthly close processes ensuring all deadlines account reconciliations supporting schedules and reporting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule
  
• Prepare and review monthly journal entries including accruals intercompany transactions depreciation amortization prepaid expenses and other recurring accounting activities
  
• Maintain accurate project accounting records including contract status job costs billings and project-related financial data
  
• Collaborate with Project Managers to analyze job performance monitor costs and ensure proper revenue and expense recognition
  
• Prepare monthly customer billings including AIA billing packages lien waivers and supporting contract documentation
  
• Build a comprehensive understanding of project financial performance including cost-to-complete estimates labor productivity equipment utilization contract compliance and profitability metrics
  
• Monitor project financial trends and proactively identify cost overruns margin fluctuations billing discrepancies and other accounting risks requiring management attention
  
• Participate in the preparation of annual budgets financial forecasts variance analyses and management reporting packages
  
• Compile monthly financial statements and provide detailed account analyses and supporting schedules to facilitate management decision-making
  
• Manage daily cash reporting and forecasting activities to provide leadership with clear visibility into liquidity working capital and cash requirements
  
• Support external audit engagements by preparing schedules coordinating requested documentation and ensuring timely responses to auditor inquiries
  
• Lead and mentor accounting personnel developing skills and talent to improve team strengths
  
• Identify and prepare junior team members for expanded responsibilities and future leadership roles
  
• Deliver meaningful financial insights and recommendations that support informed decision-making across finance operations and project management teams
  
• Assess existing accounting procedures and implement practical improvements that enhance efficiency accuracy compliance and internal controls
  
• Strengthen process documentation standard operating procedures and cross-training initiatives to ensure continuity and minimize key-person dependencies
  
• Utilize advanced Excel capabilities to automate reporting improve reconciliations and enhance financial analysis
  
• Support the ongoing evolution of accounting processes reporting capabilities and system enhancements as the organization continues to grow
  
• Work well both independently and in a team environment
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full-time direct hire
  
• 100% in-office
  
• $100000 - $115000 annually depending on experience plus bonus (based on companys performance)
  
• 5 years Accounting experience in a construction setting
  
• AIA experience required
  
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related
  
• Experience with ComputerEase Textura ERP systems and construction accounting software preferred
  
• Proficient in Excel
  
• Strong organization skills and time management skills
  
• Strong attention to detail & accuracy
  
• Self-motivated but collaborative and team oriented
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: