Controller

A Construction Firm based in New York City is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their team as Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of both entity-level and consolidated financial statements, including variance analysis and management reporting.
• Administer insurance reporting, bonding capacity requirements, lien waivers, and related compliance documentation.
• Partner with FP&A to ensure accuracy and completeness of monthly financial close results.
• Coordinate audits, tax engagements, and financial reporting with external auditors, advisors, bonding partners, and banking institutions.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, departmental structures, and system access for project managers and payroll.
• Own and manage the close calendar to ensure adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of WIP schedules and management reports.
• Lead monthly financial review meetings with divisional and operational leadership to assess performance, address challenges (e.g., margin compression, underbilling, unapproved change orders), and identify risks and opportunities.
• Perform other duties, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 12 years of experience in construction accounting or construction-focused accounting operations, with significant exposure to systems and process ownership.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and payroll processing practices.
• Deep knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Proven experience leading or supporting system implementations and major upgrades.
• Hands-on experience with accounting and payroll systems, including ERP or mid-market platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with reporting or business intelligence tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation capabilities.