Construction Finance Controller — Lead Strategy & Accounting

Jobot; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k + match

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations in our Rochester, NY office. You will manage job costing, billing, cash flow, P&L, and inventory accounting, reporting to the CFO and guiding a capable accounting team.

You will leverage expertise in GAAP, Sage Intacct, and financial systems to optimize controls and drive strategic financial decisions in a construction-industry environment focused on growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations.
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Maintain internal controls for revenue, costs, budgets and expenditures.
• Coordinate all audit activity and annual financial statements preparation.
• Implement consistent accounting policies across programs while complying with laws.
• Develop and manage financial controls per company procedures.
• Communicate financial metrics to senior management and support AR/AP teams.
• Manage payroll preparation for personnel.
• Stay updated with tech advances and implement new systems as needed.
• Lead accounting team meetings and ensure training.

Skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations in our Rochester, NY office. You will manage job costing, billing, cash flow, P&L, and inventory accounting, reporting to the CFO and guiding a capable accounting team.

You will leverage expertise in GAAP, Sage Intacct, and financial systems to optimize controls and drive strategic financial decisions in a construction-industry environment focused on growth and operational excellence.