<p>We are looking for a highly skilled CFO/Business Unit Controller to join our team in Queens, New York. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead financial operations within a construction sub-contracting organization, which is a subsidiary of a larger construction firm. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting, while fostering a strong team environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee all accounting and controlling operations for the business unit, providing leadership and guidance to a high-performing finance team.</p><p>• Manage the monthly financial close process for construction activities, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial reports.</p><p>• Develop and monitor internal controls to comply with public company standards, proactively addressing financial risks and audit issues.</p><p>• Lead productivity initiatives within the finance department, including automating accounting processes and driving operational efficiency.</p><p>• Maintain expertise in technical accounting matters such as revenue recognition, unapproved change orders, claims, and other relevant standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful annual and quarterly audits related to construction operations.</p><p>• Deliver critical financial insights and operational data to executive management, offering actionable recommendations to enhance financial performance.</p><p>• Contribute to special projects and handle ad hoc requests as needed.</p><p>• Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and other regulatory standards.</p>
<ul><li>Serve as the Product Owner for a financial application, guiding its evolution to meet future business needs.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize enhancements that improve functionality and user experience.</li><li>Translate business requirements into actionable user stories and manage the product backlog.</li><li>Work closely with development teams using <strong>Azure DevOps</strong> and <strong>Jira</strong> to track progress and ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Drive modernization efforts to align the application with current technology standards and business goals</li></ul><p><br></p>