Controller- Commercial Construction

Talent Edge Recruiting; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 4% match

3+ weeks vacation

11 paid holidays

Generous benefits package

Hybrid option after 6+ months

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting in Rome, NY is seeking an experienced Controller to own the accounting function for a heavy civil construction client. This hands-on leadership role will directly manage a four-person team and partner with the company president who remains involved in finances.

Onsite Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with a hybrid option after 6+ months. Base salary $125,000–$145,000 plus benefits including 401(k) match and vacation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience including Controller-level work.
• Construction accounting experience with WIP expertise required.
• Leadership skills to coach a four-person team and develop staff.
• Degree in accounting or finance preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Own WIP schedule and report on job profitability.
• Full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, close.
• Explain financial results to non-accounting staff in plain language.
• Lead and mentor a staff of four.
• Partner with the president on financial oversight and decisions.

Skills

Controller experience

Construction accounting

Team leadership

Plain-language reporting

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Vista (Viewpoint)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a heavy civil construction company in Rome, NY, is looking for an experienced Controller to take ownership of the accounting function. This is a hands-on leadership role, taking over for the President who has been responsible for these functions. You'll do the work directly while leading a team of four, and you'll partner closely with the company's president, who wants to stay involved in the finances but needs help carrying the load.

What You'll Do

• Work in progress (WIP): Prepare and maintain the WIP schedule and report on job profitability.
• Full-cycle accounting: Own accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, the general ledger, and month-end close.
• Plain-language reporting: Explain financial results to project and operations staff who don't have an accounting background.
• Lead the team: Oversee, coach, and mentor a staff of four.
• Partner to the president: Work side by side with her on financial oversight and decision-making.

Not part of this role: payroll, three-way match in accounts payable, and collections in accounts receivable.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including prior experience as a Controller
• Construction accounting experience, with WIP expertise required
• Management and higher-level skills, with the ability to lead and develop a team
• A degree in accounting or finance preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Experience with Vista (Viewpoint) is ideal. Experience with comparable construction accounting software is fine. If you haven't used Vista, you'll need to learn the system quickly, including AP, AR, and WIP.

Schedule

Onsite Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, with flexibility. A hybrid option is available after 6+ months.

• Base salary of $125,000-$145,000 per year
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• 3+ weeks of vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous benefits package

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.