Controller- Construction industry

TGG Accounting; City of Rome (NY); Sur place; USD 125 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with 4% employer match

Vacation time (3+ weeks)

Sick days (5)

11 paid holidays

Generous benefits package

Résumé du poste

TGG Accounting is assisting a heavy civil construction client in Rome, NY, to locate a hands-on Controller who will own the accounting function, lead a four-person team, and partner closely with the president on financial oversight.

Responsibilities include WIP management, full-cycle accounting, and plain-language reporting to non-finance staff, with an onsite schedule 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and a hybrid option after 6+ months.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including prior Controller roles.
• 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 or be able to learn quickly.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and maintain the WIP schedule and report on job profitability.
• Own accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, general ledger, and month-end close.
• Explain financial results to project and operations staff without an accounting background.
• Oversee, coach, and mentor a staff of four.
• Work with the president on financial oversight and decision-making.

Connaissances

WIP management

Construction accounting

Team leadership

Vista/Viewpoint

Financial reporting

Formation

Accounting degree

Finance degree

CPA preferred

Outils

Vista (Viewpoint)

Description du poste

Controller – Heavy Civil Construction

Rome, NY | Onsite (hybrid option after 6+ months) | 125,000–145,000 base salary

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. 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary of 125,000–145,000 per year
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• 3+ weeks of vacation
• 5 sick days
• 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.