Audit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $200,000/yr

Controller Construction Management (Midtown Manhattan, NYC)

Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
Compensation: $150,000 $180,000/year + Bonus + ESOP Profit Sharing (812%)
Schedule: Onsite | Flexible start time between 7:009:00 AM

About the Company

We are hiring for a well-established, mid-sized construction management firm with over 70 years of experience delivering high-quality projects across commercial, healthcare, academic, life sciences, and historic restoration sectors. Known for stability and strong leadership, we pride ourselves on a collaborative, organized environment with no backlog or operational chaos.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team in Midtown Manhattan. This position is open due to an internal promotion, as the current Controller has recently stepped into the CFO role.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on overseeing construction financials, with a strong emphasis on audit and financial oversight. The ideal candidate will bring a solid audit background and experience managing accounting teams in a project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and review month-end close processes
• Support internal and external audit activities
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 6+ project accountants
• Manage construction financial reporting and forecasting
• Utilize Sage 300 for accounting, reporting, and financial analysis
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all accounting functions

Qualifications

• Strong background in audit (public accounting preferred)
• Experience in construction or project-based accounting
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams
• Proficiency with Sage 300 or similar ERP systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $150K$180K + performance bonus
• ESOP profit sharing (812% of salary)
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision) eligible after 30 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Structured onboarding with training and mentorship
• Stable, supportive work environment with strong leadership

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to step into a critical leadership role with a company that values stability, growth, and employee development. Youll work closely with executive leadership and have a direct impact on the financial health of the organization.