Strategic Construction Controller & Financial Partner

Ascentria Search Partners; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentria Search Partners is seeking a hands‑on Controller to own the accounting and finance function for a growing construction and field services company. You will lead the monthly close, GAAP reporting, and internal controls while partnering with the CEO and operations to drive profitability.

The role focuses on team development, system enhancements, and meaningful financial insights. On‑site work in the Albany/Capital Region is required as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month‑end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience leading or developing accounting staff and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and financial statement preparation.
• Establish a consistent monthly close process, targeting completion within ten business days.
• Ensure accurate GAAP financial reporting, timely reconciliations, and effective internal controls.
• Prepare monthly management reporting with clear explanations of financial results, performance trends, and budget variances.
• Oversee project accounting, job costing, work‑in‑progress reporting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting in partnership with the CEO and operational leaders.
• Build cash flow forecasts and improve working capital management, including receivables, payables, and retainage.
• Translate financial and operating data into recommendations that support profitability and growth.
• Support leadership, board, and lender reporting, including debt covenant calculations and monitoring.
• Develop the accounting team, clarify responsibilities, and establish repeatable procedures.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and strengthen reporting.
• Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, reporting tools, and automation.
• Partner with operations on payroll‑related processes, including union reporting, certified payroll, and benefit remittances.
• Support acquisition accounting and integration as the business expands.
• Coordinate with external accounting, audit, tax, and other professional advisers.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Advanced Excel

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Ascentria Search Partners is seeking a hands‑on Controller to own the accounting and finance function for a growing construction and field services company. You will lead the monthly close, GAAP reporting, and internal controls while partnering with the CEO and operations to drive profitability.

The role focuses on team development, system enhancements, and meaningful financial insights. On‑site work in the Albany/Capital Region is required as the business expands.