New York
Job DescriptionJob Title: Controller Job Description 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. 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., • 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., • 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. This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with three days on site and two days working from home each week. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position involves regular collaboration with leadership, project teams, and external accounting partners, using tools such as QuickBooks, Deltek, and Microsoft Excel in a professional office setting. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $130000.00/yr. Medical, Dental, Vision. Have Benefits Package - please ask. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in New York,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. 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