Assistant Group Controller

BizGro Partners • Cliffside Park, NJ

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About The Position

The Assistant Group Controller is responsible for overseeing the consolidation of financial data across various business units. They ensure that the "Group" (the parent company and all its branches) maintains accurate books, complies with international or local standards (GAAP/IFRS), and meets tight reporting deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven experience with project-based accounting, AIA Billing, Schedule of Values, and multi-entity consolidations.

Nice To Haves

• Active CPA Designation strongly preferred. (Please include your CPA license number with your application).

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process for multiple entities, ensuring Work In Progress, Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold and all Balance Sheet accounts are fully reconciled.
• Design and monitor "SOX-like" internal controls to mitigate risk and prevent fraud across all business units.
• Research and implement new accounting standards (e.g., changes in revenue recognition or lease accounting).
• Ensure WIP schedules are managed accurately and over/under billing is recorded monthly.
• Lead accounting automation initiatives.
• Oversee accurate WIP schedules; ensure over/under billing (Asset/Liability) is recorded monthly in accordance with project milestones.
• Lead accounting software conversions (e.g., QBD to QBO) and collaborate with IT to implement and optimize financial systems.
• Assist in the preparation of rolling cash flow models and proactively monitor liquidity to support project funding and operations.
• Manage nationwide multi-state sales tax registrations, filings, and ongoing compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of the Board of Directors' decks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level