Assistant Controller (Construction Firm - Queens)

Henderson Scott Us

The Role

Overview

Manage accounting ops, job costing, cash flow, and supervise project accountants.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost tracking
  • accounting ops
  • cash flow

Tasks

-Work closely with project managers to track costs, billings, and change orders -Oversee all accounting operations including AR, Payroll, and AP -Support cash flow management

Requirements

  • cost accounting
  • 3-6 years
  • construction
  • construction systems

What You Bring

-Knowledge of job cost accounting -3-6+ years of experience in the CONSTRUCTION industry -Proficiency with construction-specific systems

The Company

About Henderson Scott Us

-Structured around four core verticals—Accounting & Finance, Legal, Real Estate & Construction, and Technology & Data—it has carved out niche market authority. -Backed by the global Search Recruitment Group. -Regularly partners with high-profile law firms, real estate & construction firms, major corporates and tech/data teams — delivering mid‑ to executive‑level hires. -Engages in unusually personalized recruitment: leaders with decades of experience oversee deep-market and client immersion. -Operates from a flagship New York HQ, with growth across US and UK operations.

Sector Specialisms

Accounting & Finance

Legal

Real Estate & Construction

Technology & Data