Assistant Controller- Construction

TGG Accounting•Town of Islip, NY

8d•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

A privately owned commercial construction company on Long Island is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role overseeing everything from cash flow and payroll to job costing across a fast-moving portfolio of active projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone that is mid-career and wants to be the top accounting and finance person at the company! You will be the owner's right-hand person for everything accounting and finance!

Requirements

8+ years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or project-based environments
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
Strong foundation in GL, financial reporting, and analysis
Experience with in-house payroll (highly preferred)
Exposure to job costing/WIP (strong plus)
Audit support and tax prep experience; overseeing and mentoring a small team
Advanced Excel skills; experience with Foundation a plus
Ability to commit long term to an employer- looking for 10+ years being in this role
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY - LONG ISLAND CANDIDATES ONLY
Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily cash flow, receivables, and collections
Oversee bank reconciliations and manage line of credit
Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts aligned with project and payroll cycles
Oversee weekly in-house payroll for ~180 employees (scaling to ~600 W2s annually)
Manage full payroll cycle including tax filings, union requirements, compliance, and year-end reporting
Review job cost reports, including under/overbilling, cost overruns, and margin erosion
Partner with Project Managers to maintain accurate job profitability
Track WIP and ensure proper revenue recognition (25-35 jobs concurrently)
Prepare financial data for tax filings
Lead annual audit process and coordinate with external CPA firm
Support insurance reporting and compliance requirements
Manage and mentor accounting team (AP, AR, Payroll)
Oversee benefits administration (FSA, 401k, etc.)