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.
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Manage Accounts Payable, issue payment for vendors/subs.
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Oversee QuickBooks Enterprise/QuickBooks Online (QBO) setup, updates, and troubleshooting.
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Install, manage, and maintain QuickBooks Online cloud-based daily functions.
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Train support staff in the use of QuickBooks Enterprise/QBO.
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Liaise with CPAs, banks, auditors, and external partners.
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Prepare monthly and ad-hoc financial reports.
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Manage and reconcile balance sheet accounts, fixed assets, commissions, and adjusting entries.
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Approve subcontractor invoices and resolve disputes as needed.
Operations Analysis:
- Develop and maintain job cost and performance reports.
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Analyze employee point incentives and company performance metrics.
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Benchmark overhead and advise on cost-saving opportunities.
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Improve and refine reporting for divisions (e.g., Betterliving Sunrooms, TMP Helical piers).
LegalDispute Management:
- Support operations managers with vendor/customer disputes.
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Coordinate with legal counsel as directed.
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Gather data for dispute resolution as needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
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5-7+ years' experience with QuickBooks Enterprise/QuickBooks Online (QBO), from installation and setup to reporting.
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Strong G/L, A/R, A/P, reconciliation, and troubleshooting skills.
Strongly Preferred:
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Bachelor's degree (Accounting or related field).
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Construction industry and job-cost accounting knowledge.
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IT skills (cloud email support, server environment familiarity).
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HR and employment law knowledge.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
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Retirement Plan
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Flex Plan
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Relaxed, family-friendly environment
Apply today to join a team that values both professional excellence and work-life balance.
