Cost Controller

Job Description

Job Description

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 Preferred: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 InsuranceRetirement PlanFlex PlanRelaxed, family-friendly environmentApply today to join a team that values both professional excellence and work-life balance.