Controller

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations for our growing organization in the Orange County/Rockland area of NY. In this pivotal role, you will report directly to ownership and oversee a small team of bookkeepers while driving the development of financial processes and systems. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the company’s accounting functions and contribute to its long-term success.

Candidates with current construction experience can apply direct to joe.ciavardini@roberthalf

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial aspects of construction projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, to ensure alignment with company objectives.

• Manage and improve billing processes, ensuring accuracy in schedules of values, payment applications, and lien waivers in compliance with contract terms.

• Prepare and analyze work-in-progress (WIP) schedules to monitor project costs, revenue recognition, and completion percentages for accurate reporting and decision-making.

• Review and validate project cost controls, including change orders, to identify financial risks and implement strategies to enhance profitability.

• Ensure compliance with construction-specific accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.

• Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting systems, such as Sage Intacct, to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Manage accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, maintaining strong internal controls and efficient workflows.

• Develop and execute annual budgets, providing insights and recommendations to ownership for strategic planning.

• Collaborate with ownership and other departments to build and streamline the finance and accounting team.• Proven experience in construction accounting, including managing financial operations for construction projects.

• Proficiency in Sage Intacct or similar accounting systems, with the ability to implement and optimize financial software.

• Strong understanding of work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting.

• Expertise in key financial processes, such as month-end close, budgeting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

• Familiarity with AIA billing and construction-specific financial documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to build and lead a finance team, creating efficient processes and workflows.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on financial accuracy and compliance.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.

Full-time