Controller - Construction Audit
$150k - $180kTalent Edge
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Controller – Construction Finance & Audit
Company Overview:
We are hiring for a privately held, small-to-mid-sized commercial construction firm known for delivering high-quality projects and maintaining strong client relationships.
This role is open due to a planned leadership transition: our long-tenured Controller has recently stepped into the CFO role following the retirement of our former CFO. We are seeking a strong successor to build on this foundation and continue elevating our finance function.
Position Summary:
The Controller will lead all accounting and financial operations, bringing a strong foundation in public audit—specifically within construction—and a proactive, business-oriented mindset. This individual will oversee day-to-day accounting, partner closely with project teams, and play a key role in financial planning and cash flow management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all accounting operations, including job costing, revenue recognition, and WIP reporting
- Manage and develop a team of project accountants and accounting staff
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness
- Drive financial planning & analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Actively manage cash flow, forecasting liquidity needs across projects and the business
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction-specific accounting standards
- Coordinate audits and maintain strong internal controls, leveraging prior public audit experience
- Partner with project managers and operations leaders to improve financial performance and project outcomes
- Continuously improve financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent required (CPA or equivalent preferred)
- 5–10+ years of experience in public accounting (audit), with a focus on construction clients
- Experience working with or transitioning into a private construction or contracting environment preferred
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting (percentage of completion, job costing, WIP schedules)
- Experience overseeing project accountants or similar roles
- Proven strength in FP&A, financial analysis, and cash flow management
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Why Join Us:
- Clear leadership pathway with strong executive support
- Opportunity to step into a well-run finance function and make a meaningful impact
- Close-knit, collaborative culture with high visibility across the organization
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Compensation:
- $150k-180k/yr base salary
- Employee Owned Benefits (8-12% on job of salary!)
- Additional Bonuses ($3-5k/yr)
- In Office, Monday-Friday, Flexible Hours
- Full benefits, 401k w/ 2% match, paid holidays & vacation
If you have public audit experience with midsized construction firms, we welcome your applications.
Local candidates or those willing to relocate to NYC only.
No visa sponsorship.
This is not a remote role.
Vacancy posted 17 days ago
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