Construction Controller

Job Description

Job Description

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

C&S is currently looking to hire a Construction Controller to manage the project accounting functions for our growing construction business. This position will report to the Director of Accounting & Finance, working closely with construction department leaders. This position will oversee the accounts receivable/invoicing processes, the work in progress (WIP) job schedule and assist in completing the monthly financials. In addition, a key responsibility is to review the financial systems, construction management software, and internal controls. The Construction Controller will evaluate existing processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure that systems and procedures align with business objectives, industry best practices, and financial reporting requirements. If warranted, lead in the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. 

Position Responsibilities

Financial Management and Construction Cost Control

• Oversight of accounts receivable, invoicing, and preparation of the monthly WIP report, including reconciliations of revenues, job costs, billings and under (over) billings between the WIP report, general ledger and subsidiary reports from the Company’s accounting system. 
• Work closely with the construction teams to ensure projects, contract prices, estimated costs to complete, gross profit and job costing are done accurately. 
• Monitor construction project budgets, actual costs, commitments, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Analyze cost variances, identify financial risks, and provide recommendations to project managers and senior leadership.
• Work with the corporate accounting team to ensure job cost coding accuracy and proper cut-off for month end reporting.
• Assist in the accumulation and consolidation of financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Work with external auditors providing necessary year-end documents. 
• Oversee regulatory reporting, including tax and compliance.
• Manage, train, and retain skilled accounting staff.
• Ensure accounting procedures abide by company, legal and GAAP procedures.

System Review and Process Improvement

• Assess current construction accounting operations, identify workflow gaps and inefficiencies, offer recommendations for improvement, and implement new processes. 
• Review system functionality to ensure proper integration between project management, job costing, procurement, payroll, accounts payable, billing, and general ledger modules.
• Responsible for directing construction accounting functions, policies, procedures, and practices.
• If decided, lead in the implementation, configuration, testing, and deployment of construction accounting and ERP systems. In addition, collaborate with IT, accounting, project management, and external consultants to define system requirements and functional specifications.

Skills/Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business management.
• Construction certification (CMA, CCIFP) a plus.
• 6 or more years of relevant experience in the construction field, required.
• Experience with union payroll, a plus. 
• Must have strong working knowledge of construction accounting concepts, practices and procedures. This includes experience with WIP reports, percentage of completion and revenue recognition. 
• Experience with construction ERP systems, with Sage Intacct a plus. 
• Experience with system upgrades or implementations, a plus.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to effectively manage staff with varied experience and job responsibilities.
• Individual needs to be a team player, detail oriented and can multi-task with daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Communication skills for dealing with internal and external customers required.

Estimated Compensation Range: $110,000 - $140,000/year* 

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design -build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.