Controller - (US-NY-New York)

From Jeff Altman: The Big Game Hunter

Controller - (US-NY-New York)

Compensation: $120K - $130K / Year
Min Education: Tech School
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: TLRJA2

MUST HAVE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

On a monthly basis:
Coordinate the preparation of development cost reports in Prolog.
Work with all team members to establish approved budget.
Ensure that contracts and change orders on design and construction projects are properly maintained in Prolog, (including review for appropriate signing authorities).
Ensure all project costs to date are included in the cost report (construction, consultants and company fees and costs).
Work with project executives to update and review anticipated project costs, including monthly variance report. Design and Construction team maintains forecasted amounts in Prolog.
Reconcile Prolog development cost reports to general ledger and / or loan draws.

Coordinate preparation of funding requests to lenders and partners.

Review approved payment applications and invoices. Manage the payment of development fees, payroll and reimbursables.
Reject invoices without proper documentation (executed contracts, executed change orders, lien waivers, etc.) proper signing authorities. Alert appropriate team members to resolve invoice approval issues.
Upon receipt of funding, facilitate disbursements via check or wire transfer.
Manage cash balances.
Prepare or review monthly financial statements, information requests and related workpapers for lenders, partners and internal company departments as required.
Review general ledger for correct coding of disbursements and adjusting journal entries.
Prepare or review bank reconciliations.
Assist in the preparation of project-specific required financial reporting

On a Quarterly basis:
Prepare or review workpapers for accrual and US GAAP based books and records including the review of accruals, rollforward of CIP, amortization, etc.
Prepare or review and distribute quarterly US GAAP (or US tax if necessary) financial statements for partners and lenders as required.
Prepare quarterly compliance testing / certifications as required at the fund level for lenders.

On an Annual basis:
Prepare annual audited financial statements for property and upper tier entities as required.
Provide required supporting documentation to auditors as required.
Prepare annual performance evaluation of direct reports.
Responsible for fund level reporting on a Fair Value basis, where applicable.Work with senior level audit and tax staff on entity specific accounting or tax issues.
Prepare or review tax basis workpapers and financial statements.
Record opening, cost segregation and closing entries in conjunction with new acquisitions or sales.

Must have an undergraduate degree in Accounting.
Preferably has a minimum of 7 - 10 years experience in public accounting and/or construction accounting.
Possesses strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior members of other departments and representatives of outside lenders and partners.
Ability to use, and has sufficient knowledge of, computer software currently utilized by the Company. They use Prologue and will accept Timberline or MRI

Email resume in Word to thebiggamehunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume.

NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES.

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