Controller- Construction industry

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Sick days

Generous benefits

Job summary

Rome, NY-based heavy civil construction firm seeks an experienced Controller to own the accounting function. It is a hands-on leadership role supervising a team of four, partnering with the president on financial oversight.

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

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including prior Controller experience.
• Construction accounting experience with WIP expertise is required.
• Experience leading and developing a team of at least four professionals.

Responsibilities

• 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 in plain language to project and operations staff.

Skills

WIP scheduling

Full-cycle accounting

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Construction accounting

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

Tools

Vista/Viewpoint

Job description

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.