Description We are in search of an Assistant Controller to join our team in the construction industry, located in Manhattan, NY. As an Assistant Controller, you will be tasked with supporting various financial operations, including corporate reporting, financial planning and analysis, tax matters, and budget preparations. Your role will involve ensuring the company's accounting procedures adhere to generally accepted accounting principles and internal policies. Responsibilities: • Streamline and oversee the corporate and field monthly closing processes and deadlines. • Supervise and prepare journal entries, inclusive of tax and allocation entries. • Conduct financial audits and assist in managing the process. • Collaborate with corporate department managers/staff in the development of budgets and business plans. • Manage accounting procedures and ensure adherence to internal controls, including company policies, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley. • Oversee and manage related party transactions, including intercompany, intracompany, and investments in subs/JVs. • Oversee corporate processes relating to cash transactions, AR, prepaids, fixed assets, EQ, AP, accruals, DTF accounts, etc. • Validate and review new supplier/vendor/service provider setup documents. • Verify and review expenditures and expense reports for accuracy. • Develop and prepare both internal and external financial reporting packages. • Assist with the preparation of financial analyses, outlooks, and forecasts. • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements. • Audit workflow to ensure that all accounting transactions are properly authorized. • Prepare financial statements. Please send resumes directly to saravana.velayutham@roberthalf(.)com. If you're working with one of my colleagues in the tri-state area, please reach out to them and refer to job reference number 02940-0013194532 Requirements • Accounting/Finance degree • CPA • Big4/Public Accounting Foundation • 4+ years Accounting experience in a Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager capacity • Experience from the Construction industry preferred Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .