Controller - Public Works & Transportation Finance

NANCY BULSARA

Monroe Township, NJ 732-***-**** *******@*****.***

CONTROLLER CONSTRUCTION & PUBLIC WORKS FINANCE

Senior finance leader with 25+ years of experience overseeing accounting operations, treasury, payroll, financial reporting, and internal controls in project-driven, highly regulated environments. Trusted partner to CFOs, Presidents, Boards, and Audit Committees with deep expertise in job costing, contract compliance, cash flow management, and GAAP/FASB reporting. Proven ability to align financial controls with project schedules, milestones, and budgets, strengthen internal controls, and deliver timely, decision-ready financial insight. Experience supporting projects subject to New Jersey public works and NJ DOT–style contract requirements, including progress billing, documentation, and compliance.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Construction & Project Accounting

Job Costing & Margin Analysis

NJ Public Works & Infrastructure Finance

NJ DOT–Style Contract Compliance

Government & Municipal Contract Accounting

Progress Billing, Retainage & Change Orders

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Controls

Cash Flow & Liquidity Planning

Financial Reporting (GAAP / FASB)

Contract & Regulatory Compliance

Internal Controls & Audit Readiness

Treasury Management & Debt Compliance

Financial Support for Bidding & Estimating

Executive, Board & Lender Reporting

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

Systems: Yardi, MRI, QuickBooks, IBS, BJM, B360, Skyline, FAS, Advanced Excel

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Controller Bulsara Enterprises, Inc. 2013 – Present

Lead all accounting, treasury, payroll oversight, and financial reporting for multi-entity, project-based operations with complex funding structures and long-term obligations

Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, delivering GAAP-compliant financial statements, footnotes, variance analysis, and management reporting tied to operational and project performance

Establish, document, and enforce accounting policies and internal controls across billing, revenue recognition, payroll funding, cash management, and contract compliance

Support projects subject to public-sector oversight and NJ DOT–style contractual requirements, including detailed cost tracking, documentation, and audit-ready financial records

Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to support operating needs, capital expenditures, and project timelines

Oversee debt compliance, covenant monitoring, lender reporting, and financing documentation

Partner with leadership to align financial reporting with project schedules, milestones, and budget constraints in regulated environments

Prepare executive-level financial presentations for ownership, lenders, and external auditors

Direct and mentor accounting staff and external consultants; implement best practices to strengthen controls, accuracy, and timeliness

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Finance Manager Cushman & Wakefield (Client: New York Presbyterian Hospital) 2012 – 2013

Oversaw day-to-day accounting operations supporting a large, complex facilities environment with strict contractual and regulatory requirements

Prepared monthly financial statements with detailed budget-to-actual variance analysis, identifying cost drivers and operational risks

Presented financial results and recommendations to client leadership to support capital planning and operational decision-making

Strengthened billing and collections processes, reducing accounts receivable by $1M within six months

Managed escrow funding, intercompany transfers, and cash controls tied to contractual obligations and compliance requirements

Controller Clinton Housing Development Company 2008 – 2012

Directed accounting operations, treasury, and financial reporting for development and operating entities

Negotiated financing with banks, agencies, and investors; prepared financial models and Board-level materials

Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with notes, variance analysis, and partner reporting

Oversaw payroll, tax payments, debt service, insurance, and contractual obligations

Led budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning to improve cash flow and financial stability

Managed accounting staff and external advisors, ensuring adherence to policies, deadlines, and controls

Controller American Realty Capital, LLC 2006 – 2008

Led accounting, reporting, and close processes for multiple entities with complex equity and debt structures

Prepared GAAP and fair-value financial statements, NAV calculations, and investor reporting

Presented financial analysis, cash flow projections, and performance metrics to executive leadership and Board members

Coordinated with auditors, tax advisors, and fund administrators

Controller 601 West Associates LLC 1999 – 2006

Oversaw accounting operations, treasury, and regulatory reporting for real estate partnerships

Prepared GAAP-compliant financial statements, partner capital accounts, distributions, and waterfalls

Drafted and reviewed required regulatory filings and financial disclosures

Managed budgeting, forecasting, and liquidity analysis supporting refinancing and acquisitions

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India CPA Equivalent, USA

B.S. in Accountancy, University of Bombay

B.S. in Accountancy, Baruch College, City University of New York

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