Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
CONTROLLER - DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
For over three 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 an experienced Controller/Director of Finance to join our team in our corporate headquarters in Long Island City, New York. This position plays a critical role by overseeing the financial operations of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in the construction industry with progressive experience preparing financials, supervising personnel, and managing key relationships, with banks, insurance brokers, and auditors.
ROLE OVERVIEW :
The Controller/Director of Finance will be responsible for the accounting functions in a multi-divisional accounting environment including all financial reporting, budgeting, reforecasting, cash management and treasury, preparing and filing all tax and information returns, overseeing payroll, and administering all insurance policies, contracts, leases, and business licenses. Works closely with executive leadership and supervises a team to ensure best-in-practice accounting procedures are implemented and maintained.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Manages day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department.
- Liaises with outside accountants, banking representatives, retirement plan administrator and insurance brokers and carriers.
- Timely preparation and issuance of monthly financial statements, yearly budgets, monthly closing and related analysis.
- Maintains the accounting daily operating cycle on a timely and current basis to ensure related department functions can be carried out according to schedule.
- Preparation of financial schedules to support the annual review and other required audits.
- Preparation and reconciliation of the final monthly job cost to general ledger and WIP to the general ledger.
- Manages annual corporate income and franchise tax returns, payroll, gross receipts and sales tax returns.
- Sales Tax reporting in all jurisdictions where the company operates.
- Responsible for renewal and administration of insurance policies, manages claims, and ensures compliance by Project Teams.
- Reviews and manages corporate leases, owner contracts, vendor and consultant agreements, NDAs, and other legal documentation.
- Liaises between senior leadership and outside counsel to resolve contractual issues and manage requested changes to standard agreement templates.
- Ensures financial information flows regularly to the CEO, EVPs, and Portfolio Owners.
- Leads and mentors the accounting team, promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture.
REQUIREMENTS :
- Minimum 10 years of overall experience; minimum 3 years experience overseeing a department or functional area required.
- Five years of construction related experience.
- Four-year degree in Accounting, Master’s Degree a plus.
- Advanced skills in Excel and Sage; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience implementing accounting systems and procedures
- Experience in a multi-divisional accounting environment, with some S Corp tax experience.
- Ability to implement risk management treasury controls – internal and external
- Strong oral and written communication skills; comfortable communicating with executive leadership, staff members, and outside accountants, auditors, brokers, bankers, and attorneys.
WHAT WE OFFER: - Compensation : $175,000 to $225,000 Annually, commensurate with experience.
- Benefits : I-Grace offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that includes 401(k) Savings with employer matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, health savings account (HSA), life, AD&D and disability benefits, flexible spending account (FSA), voluntary benefits, pet insurance, paid time off and employee referral program.
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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