Controller

Aston Carter•New York, NY

1d•$120,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller oversees all core accounting and finance activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective support for organizational decision-making. This role manages the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, financial close, budgeting, and tax compliance, while partnering closely with leadership and project teams to drive financial performance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks and Deltek.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills for financial analysis, reporting, and modeling.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with leadership and project teams.
High level of professionalism, maturity, discretion, and sound judgment.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
7+ years of proven accounting experience.
Expertise in financial close processes, including monthly and annual close.
Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable management.
Experience with payroll processing on multiple schedules.
Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting.
Experience developing and maintaining internal controls.
Knowledge of tax compliance requirements and state and federal tax filings.
Experience in project accounting and financial reporting.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
Industry experience in architecture, design, or construction is highly preferred.
Experience with financial analysis and variance analysis.
Background in tax compliance and audit support.
Experience reviewing contracts, including payment terms and billing provisions.
Experience with cash flow management and cash forecasting.
Proven track record in process improvement within accounting and finance functions.
Experience preparing executive-level financial reports and dashboards.
Experience in policy development related to finance, accounting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including monthly project billing and daily collections, to ensure accurate and timely cash flow.
Oversee payroll processing on a semi-monthly and bi-weekly basis, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment.
Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and manage the monthly and annual close process in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform accurate and timely reconciliations of bank accounts and general ledger accounts.
Ensure adherence to all financial and tax reporting and payment requirements, including state and federal tax filings.
Complete the annual 1099 process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for independent contractors.
Collaborate with project leadership to review contract terms, payment schedules, and client billing to support effective project accounting.
Maintain safeguards for revenue, costs, and project and organizational budgets, ensuring alignment with actual expenditures.
Work with leadership to establish financial benchmarks, budgets, project monitoring practices, and reporting standards.
Develop and enforce internal controls to protect company assets and streamline accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.
Support short- and long-term operational strategies by providing relevant financial insight and analysis.
Partner with leadership on budget projections, maintaining budget goals through proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions.
Provide financial updates to leadership by evaluating and reporting key data points, including executive-level reporting.
Prepare reports and supporting documentation for external accountants and audit support as needed.
Guide financial decisions by applying company policies to current economic conditions and best practices in financial management.
Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls, internal control frameworks, and policies that support compliance and efficiency.
Lead and refine processes related to financial close, budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow management.
Identify and drive process improvements across accounting and finance operations to increase accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.