Assistant Regional Controller

Suffolk Construction•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Suffolk is seeking a bold, curious, innovative, and caring individual for the career opportunity of a lifetime. This position will assist the Regional Controller in an accounting, finance, and administration role, with the primary responsibility of supporting the day-to-day accounting, financial, and administrative activities of the Region. The individual must have a minimum of eight to ten years of relevant experience, preferably in the construction field. The individual will report directly to the Regional Controller and will have significant interaction with the Corporate Finance and Accounting Team, as well as with other members of management. We challenge and inspire you to be your very best, embracing what makes you unique and lifting you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level.

Requirements

Eight to ten years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction field.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Extensive knowledge of standard accounting policies and procedures.
Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism and Caring.
Ability to interact with various management levels within the organization.
Must be able to manage a team in an efficient and effective manner.
Outstanding team player with good interpersonal skills.
Self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills.
Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Dedicated and loyal to the organization and teammates.
Strong leadership skills and qualities.
Organizational skills and the need to be timely and accurate.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree a plus.
Experience in the construction industry a plus.
CPA certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise accounting staff to provide an efficient team to perform assigned tasks.
Be knowledgeable about all aspects of Project Accounting and each job assigned to the team and be responsible for supervision of the following: Prepare the monthly requisition to the owner, Process budget updates, Select invoices to be included in the weekly disbursement cycle, Monitor and track the cash position of the project, Process subcontractor requisitions and ensure the subcontractor is complying with terms and conditions of the contract (i.e. insurance, billing procedures, etc.).
Work closely with the Project Managers and Project Executives on all facets of project accounting and administration.
Manage Regional cash collection activity as well as prepare cash forecasts.
Prepare annual G&A budgets and monitor the financial operations to insure compliance with budgets.
Assist the Regional Controller in the monthly preparation of the Rolling 8-Quarter P&L forecast.
Act as a liaison between the Corporate Risk Manager and the Regional Accounting Team.
Assist the Corporate Risk Manager with the implementation of a Contractor Controlled Insurance Program (CCIP) and Contractor Default Insurance (SDI).
Monthly WIP review with Regional and Corp Accounting.