About the Role
Yonkers Contracting Company is seeking a qualified Assistant Controller to support the Controller in managing the company's financial health and project-specific accounting.
Responsibilities
- Analyze project variances, track project costs against budgets, and ensure accurate job cost allocations for each construction project.
- Prepare and review Work-in-Progress schedules, often using the percentage-of-completion method to recognize revenue accurately over time.
- Oversee subcontractor and supplier compliance, ensuring receipt and accuracy of Waivers of Lien, Insurance Certificates, and W-9s before processing payments.
- Support the month-end and year-end close process, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage specialized construction billing, such as AIA billing, and facilitate monthly loan draw requests and funding for capital projects.
- Serve as a primary contact for external auditors and assist in the preparation of sales tax filings and annual audit workpapers.
- Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, including managing accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll teams.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in accounting and finance.
- Experience in construction and development of real estate is a plus.
- Strong understanding of construction cost codes, the contract process, percentage of completion, and cost allocations related to construction accounting.
- Strong understanding of internal controls for real estate operations and accounting.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting and the significance of each financial statement.
- Strong tax understanding.
Skills
- CPA Certification
Location
- Yonkers
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years
Education Level
- CPA Certification
Benefits
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Student loan/ Advance Degree Tuition Reimbursement
- Vehicle Stipend
- Toll Reimbursement
- Gas Card
- Yearly Bonus
About the Company
- Founded in 1945, Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. is a leading heavy civil construction contractor specializing in major infrastructure projects throughout the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut region.
- Portfolio includes highways, bridges, rail systems, transit facilities, site work, foundations, energy and environmental projects.
- Committed to safety, quality, innovation, and delivering excellence in all aspects of our work.
