Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Company Overview

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 to join our team in our corporate headquarters in Long Island City, New York. This position plays a critical role in 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.

The Controller 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.

• 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.
• Ensure financial information flows regularly to the CEO, EVPs, and Portfolio Owners.
• Leads and mentors the accounting team, promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture.

• Minimum 10 years of overall experience.
• 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.

• Compensation
  : $175,000 - $225,000 nnually, 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.