Cost Controller in Buffalo

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About Us: Join our family-friendly team at Cortese Construction Services, where a relaxed, supportive atmosphere meets professional growth. This role complements our internal accounting staff and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on our overall financial operations.

Position Summary: The Cost Controller will ensure accurate financial records, clean balance sheets, and reconciled P&Ls while driving operational analysis and project cost control. You'll help steer budgets, track productivity, internal staff point incentives and fill operational gaps as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting / Finance:

• Maintain and reconcile A/R, A/P, G/L; ensure clean balance sheets and P&Ls.
• Manage Accounts Payable, issue payment for vendors/subs.
• Oversee QuickBooks Enterprise/QuickBooks Online (QBO) setup, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Install, manage, and maintain QuickBooks Online cloud-based daily functions.
• Train support staff in the use of QuickBooks Enterprise/QBO.
• Liaise with CPAs, banks, auditors, and external partners.
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc financial reports.
• Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts, fixed assets, commissions, and adjusting entries.
• Approve subcontractor invoices and resolve disputes as needed.

Operations Analysis:

• Develop and maintain job cost and performance reports.
• Analyze employee point incentives and company performance metrics.
• Benchmark overhead and advise on cost-saving opportunities.
• Improve and refine reporting for divisions (e.g., Betterliving Sunrooms, TMP Helical piers).

Legal & Dispute Management:

• Support operations managers with vendor/customer disputes.
• Coordinate with legal counsel as directed.
• Gather data for dispute resolution as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5-7+ years' experience with QuickBooks Enterprise/QuickBooks Online (QBO), from installation and setup to reporting.
• Strong G/L, A/R, A/P, reconciliation, and troubleshooting skills.

Strongly :

• Bachelor's degree (Accounting or related field).
• Construction industry and job-cost accounting knowledge.
• IT skills (cloud email support, server environment familiarity).
• HR and employment law knowledge.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flex Plan
• Relaxed, family-friendly environment

Apply today to join a team that values both professional excellence and work-life balance.