Assistant Controller

Overview

Posillico is Building for Generations.

 

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

 

Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

 

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

 

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Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position requires hands-on involvement in the monthly close cycle, preparation of financial statements, and reconciliation of bank and general ledger accounts and oversight of departmental daily processes. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the Staff Accountant (Equipment), and other direct reports, while also providing administrative and technical supervision of staff personnel.

 

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general accounting and experience in the construction industry. They must be detail-oriented and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Controller with the timely and accurate preparation, analysis and presentation of all financial reports, statements and tax return filings on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, including work-in-progress schedules.
• Assist the Controller preparing percentage of completion financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage the Staff Accountant (Equipment) to ensure effective results including but not limited to equipment financing, billing, and reporting.
• Provide direction and assistance to employees related to accounting, billing and payables.
• Recommend policies and procedures relating to financial and business practices of the company as it pertains to general ledger and job cost posting.
• Collaborate and provide support to the team during six month review and annual audit.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Provide financial data to the corporate proposal team as needed.
• Serves as a back up for Monthly/Quarterly sales tax filings and HUT tax returns.
• Serve as a back up to the controller position as it relates to daily cash (monitor daily cash transactions, process wire transfers.)
• Performs accounting responsibilities in accordance with GAAP.
• Special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required with a minimum of 5 years Construction experience preferred.
• Incumbent MUST have experience in preparing WIP (Work in Progress) schedules
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and experience with internal controls is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Strong aptitude for research and problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure and consistently achieve required deadlines
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to details and proactive approach
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to “think outside the box” while identifying problems and developing creative solutions.

Reports to: Controller

Location: Farmingdale, NY

Base Salary: $125,000 to $150,000 comensurate with experience

 

Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.

 

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