Construction Controller - Hybrid, Path to CFO & Benefits

Boutique Recruiting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus opportunity

Medical coverage with premiums covered

Dental, vision, HSA availability

Company 401(k) contribution

11 paid company holidays and 7 sick/PR

Hybrid work schedule

Opportunity to grow into CFO-level

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Construction Controller for an established family-owned construction firm in New York. You will lead day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, project costing, and payroll oversight, collaborating directly with ownership to strengthen financial operations.

The role offers a competitive salary range ($125,000–$165,000 per year DOE), a hybrid schedule, and potential progression to CFO.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; equivalent practical experience considered.
• Experience in a small or midsize company, overseeing multiple accounting and administrative functions.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP,_month-end close, and general ledger management.
• Experience with Sage 300 or similar accounting platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, close processes, financial statements, and controls.
• Manage construction accounting activities: project cost tracking, budgeting, AIA billing, and reporting.
• Supervise AP/AR, billing, payroll, cash flow, and financial controls.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, union deductions, 401(k) reconciliations, onboarding/offboarding, PTO.
• Manage insurance renewals (GL, umbrella, workers' comp) and project insurance compliance.
• Liaise with CPAs, auditors, banks, insurers, and unions; support audits and tax filings.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and potentially transition from Sage 300 to a more effective accounting platform.

Skills

Financial leadership

Accounting & financial management

Construction accounting

Project cost accounting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 300

Excel

Outlook

Accounting systems

Job description

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Construction Controller for an established family-owned construction firm in New York. You will lead day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, project costing, and payroll oversight, collaborating directly with ownership to strengthen financial operations.

The role offers a competitive salary range ($125,000–$165,000 per year DOE), a hybrid schedule, and potential progression to CFO.