On-Site Controller — Construction & Real Estate Finance Leader

StraussGroup - Executive Search Consultants; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, holidays, and sickleav

CPE and license reimbursement

Job summary

StraussGroup is partnering with a family-owned construction company in Buffalo, NY to recruit the first Controller. You will own the close, reporting, and controls for both construction and property entities, building scalable processes and a trusted advisory relationship with the owner.

This hands-on role requires 8+ years of accounting, GAAP expertise (ASC 606/842), and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. On-site Monday–Friday with potential extended hours during month-end and audits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 in Controller/Accounting Manager roles.
• Construction accounting or real estate/property accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, including ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Excel; able to explain numbers clearly.
• Discretion with confidential information and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and financial reporting, including job profitability.
• Perform job costing, WIP schedules, and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Handle progress billing, retainage, lien waivers, and payroll processes.
• Manage cash forecasting, banking relationships, and audits.
• Maintain separate books for each property entity and manage rent rolls.
• Prepare CAM reconciliations, budget-to-actual reports, and property statements.
• Oversee consolidation, intercompany accounting, and internal controls.
• Assist with annual budgets/forecasts and coordinate with outside CPA for reviews/tax.

Skills

QuickBooks

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CMA

Tools

Construction/Property management software

Job description

StraussGroup is partnering with a family-owned construction company in Buffalo, NY to recruit the first Controller. You will own the close, reporting, and controls for both construction and property entities, building scalable processes and a trusted advisory relationship with the owner.

This hands-on role requires 8+ years of accounting, GAAP expertise (ASC 606/842), and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel. On-site Monday–Friday with potential extended hours during month-end and audits.