Construction Project Controller — WIP, Billing & GAAP

C&S Engineers; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

C&S Companies in Syracuse, NY seeks a Project Controller to manage project accounting for its growing construction business. You will oversee accounts receivable, invoicing, and the monthly WIP schedule, working closely with construction leaders and reporting to the Director of Accounting & Finance.

You will ensure accurate job costing, revenue recognition, and GAAP compliance, supervise accounting staff, implement process improvements, and coordinate with auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business management.
• Construction certification (CMA, CCIFP) a plus.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience in the construction field.
• Experience with union payroll, a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of construction accounting concepts, including WIP, percentage of completion, and revenue recognition.
• Experience with construction ERP systems, with Sage Intacct a plus.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to effectively manage staff with varied experience and job responsibilities.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task with deadlines and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of accounts receivable, invoicing, and the monthly WIP report reconciliation.
• Work with construction teams to ensure project costs, contract prices, estimated costs to finish, and gross profit are accurate.
• Overseeing regulatory reporting, including tax and compliance.
• Coordinate with corporate accounting for month-end cut-off and job cost coding accuracy.
• Assist in accumulation and consolidation of financial data for consolidated results.
• Collaborate with external auditors for year-end documentation.
• Assess current accounting operations and implement improvements.
• Evaluate accounting software and supporting databases as needed.
• Provide management with information essential to decision making.
• Develop and monitor business performance metrics.
• Manage, train, and retain accounting staff.
• Direct project accounting functions, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensure procedures comply with GAAP and company standards.
• Adhere to safe work practices and report hazards to Health and Safety.
• Communicate incidents to supervisor or H&S department as identified.

Skills

Excel

Team leadership

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Construction accounting

WIP reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business management

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

C&S Companies in Syracuse, NY seeks a Project Controller to manage project accounting for its growing construction business. You will oversee accounts receivable, invoicing, and the monthly WIP schedule, working closely with construction leaders and reporting to the Director of Accounting & Finance.

You will ensure accurate job costing, revenue recognition, and GAAP compliance, supervise accounting staff, implement process improvements, and coordinate with auditors.