Construction Project Controller: Cash Flow & Profitability

Sullivan Environmental Services Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Sullivan Environmental Services Inc in New York, NY is seeking a Project Controller to oversee financial functions for multiple projects. This full-time role reports to the VP of Accounting and requires leading AP, AR, and reporting processes while ensuring policy compliance and accurate forecasting.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting and at least 5 years in construction accounting, with strong Excel skills and experience in financial reporting. Travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of construction accounting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing financial reporting.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Capacity to handle pressure daily.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel (Xlookups/Vlookups and Pivots).
• Experience with CMIC, Textura, Procore preferred.
• Occasional lifting up to 40 pounds, bending, pulling and carrying.
• Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Responsibilities

• Sets up and manages project AP, AR, financial tracking and reporting.
• Work closely with Project Exec/PM to track and issue change orders and subcontractor back charges.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and payables processing.
• Manage operational data; maintain data accuracy and integrity.
• Collaborate with Financial Controller to set up internal controls and policies for financial reporting.
• Review financial data monthly for completeness.
• Produce monthly owner draw requests/bills and present them as required.
• Prepare and update monthly project cash flow forecasts.
• Understand and manage job overhead costs (office space, supplies, etc.).
• Analyze and forecast project profitability, revenue, budgets, and margins.
• Follow up with clients on unpaid invoices.
• Travel to project sites as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office & Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CMIC

Textura

Procore

Job description

Sullivan Environmental Services Inc in New York, NY is seeking a Project Controller to oversee financial functions for multiple projects. This full-time role reports to the VP of Accounting and requires leading AP, AR, and reporting processes while ensuring policy compliance and accurate forecasting.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting and at least 5 years in construction accounting, with strong Excel skills and experience in financial reporting. Travel to project sites is expected.