New

Controller

Vaco
$80.00 - $90.00 / hr
United States, New York, Long Island City
Mar 04, 2026
The Controller will be responsible for the accounting functions in a multi-divisional accounting environment including all financial reporting, cash management, preparing and filing all tax and information returns, and overseeing a team of three (AP, AR, Payroll) to ensure best-in-practice accounting procedures are implemented and maintained. Key Responsibilities Manages day-to-day operation of the Accounting Department ensuring the daily accounting operating cycle remains timely and current. Responsible for the review and preparation of accruals including job related costs, and general and administrative expenses. Maintains control over all postings and transactions in the general ledger and all subsidiary ledgers, including journal entries, correcting transactions, and reconciling monthly WIP. Responsible for the preparation and reconciliation of the final monthly job cost to the general ledger and WIP to the general ledger. Timely preparation and issuance of monthly financial statements, monthly closing and related analysis. Responsible for cash management including thirteen-week cash flow forecast and cash flow analyses. Responsible for online banking transactions, including internal transfers and external wires. Prepares financial schedules and assists with all required audits. Responsible for the filing of sales tax returns in all jurisdictions where the company operates. As requested, liaises with outside accountants, banking representatives, insurance brokers and auditors. Prepares annual budgets, reforecasts and related analyses. Provides assistance to the accounting staff on Sage issues to ensure duties are properly executed in a timely and accurate manner. Requirements Minimum 10 years of overall experience with at least 5 years in the construction industry. Proficiency producing WIP schedules using Sage 300 CRE; advanced Sage skills preferred. Four-year degree in accounting, master's degree a plus. Advanced skills in Excel; 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 interacting withexecutive leadership, staff members, outside accountants, auditors, brokers, bankers,and attorneys. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.