Controller
Elmwood Park, New Jersey
Job Description:
Employment type: Full-time
We are currently seeking a Controller for our corporate headquarters in Elmwood Park, NJ. The individual will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the firm’s accounting function. Job responsibilities include:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department.
- Supervising staff members within the Accounting Department, including monitoring job performance, conducting performance reviews, coaching, counseling, and providing the CFO with recommendations regarding salary increases, bonuses, and promotions.
- Oversee Project Accounting Coordinators located at branch locations and work with their direct supervisor to coordinate overall task execution and accounting procedures.
- Timely and accurate recording and reporting of project costs, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing and collections.
- Performing the monthly and annual closing process and preparing all management reports. Making recommendations to the CFO, as needed.
- Collaborating with the Chief Financial Officer to develop and implement procedures for periodic review of individual project performance.
- Maintaining the general ledger and all accounting practices.
- Ensuring the establishment of the operating and capital budget in the accounting system.
- Managing the annual financial audit.
- Maintaining the integrity of the accounting system.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business; MBA and CPA a plus
- 8+ years Accounting experience
- Ability to motivate and lead others
- Experience developing and managing staff
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively and efficiently
- Strong attention to detail
- Self starter with the ability to work well within groups
- Sound judgment capability and strategically oriented
- Proficient with Accounting systems (Deltek Vision a plus), Microsoft Word and Excel
We provide our staff with the opportunity to direct their own career path. If you are a highly motivated self starter, we can offer you challenge, responsibility, and an environment to grow your career!
We offer employees competitive compensation packages; company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k); educational reimbursement; extensive training; and much more!
Please send resume, cover letter, salary requirements with Job REF # EP-MMG-648A to Beverly Williams care of careers@langan.com or fax 201-794-6914.
No agencies, please.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LANGAN