Controller
Long Island City, NY
Full Time
The I-Grace Company, Commissioned Private Residences, Inc.
Experienced
Company Overview
For almost four decades, I-Grace has earned a reputation as a leader in luxury residential
construction, working with the most discerning homeowners, architects, and designers. Our
commitment to excellence in construction, craftsmanship, and client service has made us the
preferred partner for high-end residential projects.
We are currently seeking a Controller to join our team in our corporate headquarters in Long Island City, New York. This is a hands-on position responsible for the monthly reconciliation of job cost and WIP to the general ledger, the timely preparation of monthly financial statements, and the supervision of a staff of three accounting professionals.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in the construction industry, hands-on experience with Sage 300 CRE and AIA billing, and progressive experience producing the monthly WIP schedule, preparing financials, and supervising personnel.
Role Overview
The Controller will be responsible for the accounting functions in a multi-divisional accounting
environment including all financial reporting, cash management, preparing and filing all tax and information returns, and overseeing a team of three (AP, AR, Payroll) to ensure best-in-practice accounting procedures are implemented and maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
What We Offer:
Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 Annually, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive company benefits package offers:
• Health insurance - medical with virtual visits and health advocate availability, dental and
vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• HSA & FSA
• $50,000 worth of employer paid life insurance
• Legal Plan benefits
• Identity & Fraud benefits
• Pet Solution benefits
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Home & Auto discounts and more!
This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.
At I-Grace, we offer a dynamic and engaging work environment where you can leverage your
expertise in construction accounting while contributing to the success of high-end residential
projects. If you are a highly skilled and motivated financial expert with a passion for the
construction industry, we invite you to apply and join our prestigious team in Long Island City,
New York.
For almost four decades, I-Grace has earned a reputation as a leader in luxury residential
construction, working with the most discerning homeowners, architects, and designers. Our
commitment to excellence in construction, craftsmanship, and client service has made us the
preferred partner for high-end residential projects.
We are currently seeking a Controller to join our team in our corporate headquarters in Long Island City, New York. This is a hands-on position responsible for the monthly reconciliation of job cost and WIP to the general ledger, the timely preparation of monthly financial statements, and the supervision of a staff of three accounting professionals.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in the construction industry, hands-on experience with Sage 300 CRE and AIA billing, and progressive experience producing the monthly WIP schedule, preparing financials, and supervising personnel.
Role Overview
The Controller will be responsible for the accounting functions in a multi-divisional accounting
environment including all financial reporting, cash management, preparing and filing all tax and information returns, and overseeing a team of three (AP, AR, Payroll) to ensure best-in-practice accounting procedures are implemented and maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages day-to-day operation of the Accounting Department ensuring the daily accounting operating cycle remains timely and current.
- Responsible for the review and preparation of accruals including job related costs, and general and administrative expenses.
- Maintains control over all postings and transactions in the general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers, including journal entries, correcting transactions, and reconciling monthly WIP.
- Responsible for the preparation and reconciliation of the final monthly job cost to the general ledger and WIP to the general ledger.
- Timely preparation and issuance of monthly financial statements, monthly closing and related analysis.
- Responsible for cash management including thirteen-week cash flow forecast and cash flow analyses.
- Responsible for online banking transactions, including internal transfers and external wires.
- Prepares financial schedules and assists with all required audits.
- Responsible for the filing of sales tax returns in all jurisdictions where the company operates.
- As requested, liaises with outside accountants, banking representatives, insurance brokers and auditors.
- Prepares annual budgets, reforecasts and related analyses.
- Provides assistance to the accounting staff on Sage issues to ensure duties are properly executed in a timely and accurate manner.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of overall experience with at least 5 years in the construction industry.
- Proficiency producing WIP schedules using Sage 300 CRE; advanced Sage skills preferred.
- Four-year degree in accounting, master’s degree a plus.
- Advanced skills in Excel; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience implementing accounting systems and procedures
- Experience in a multi-divisional accounting environment, with some S Corp taxexperience.
- Ability to implement risk management treasury controls – internal and external
- Strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with executive leadership, staff members, outside accountants, auditors, brokers, bankers, and attorneys.
What We Offer:
Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000 Annually, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive company benefits package offers:
• Health insurance - medical with virtual visits and health advocate availability, dental and
vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• HSA & FSA
• $50,000 worth of employer paid life insurance
• Legal Plan benefits
• Identity & Fraud benefits
• Pet Solution benefits
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Home & Auto discounts and more!
This position is NOT eligible for visa sponsorship.
At I-Grace, we offer a dynamic and engaging work environment where you can leverage your
expertise in construction accounting while contributing to the success of high-end residential
projects. If you are a highly skilled and motivated financial expert with a passion for the
construction industry, we invite you to apply and join our prestigious team in Long Island City,
New York.
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