Construction Controller - Hands-On Finance Leader

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and finance function for a luxury residential renovation firm. You will work directly with the executive team, owning the entire finance operation and driving financial strategy, controls, and reporting.

Responsibilities include comprehensive bookkeeping, cash management, job-cost accounting, AIA billing, and coordination with outside CPAs. Acumatica ERP experience strongly preferred; Procore/WorkMax integrations are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive construction accounting experience.
• Experience as a Controller running an accounting function end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of Financial Reporting, Job cost, WIP, and AIA billing.
• Hands-on Acumatica experience; Sage Intacct or similar systems considered.

Responsibilities

• Own full-charge bookkeeping (GL, AP, AR, payroll, month-end close).
• Manage cash flow, banking relations and quarterly projections.
• Handle job cost accounting, WIP and GL reconciliations.
• Oversee AIA billing, retainage, change orders and subcontractor compliance.

Skills

Construction accounting

Controller experience

Financial reporting

Acumatica

GCPay/WorkMax/Procore integrations

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Acumatica

Sage Intacct or similar

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and finance function for a luxury residential renovation firm. You will work directly with the executive team, owning the entire finance operation and driving financial strategy, controls, and reporting.

Responsibilities include comprehensive bookkeeping, cash management, job-cost accounting, AIA billing, and coordination with outside CPAs. Acumatica ERP experience strongly preferred; Procore/WorkMax integrations are advantageous.