Controller- Construction, Mid-town
Job in
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-02-21
Listing for:
Talent Edge Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Financial Reporting, CFO, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Our employee-owned construction client in New York City is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and support executive leadership in a dynamic, project-driven environment. This is a high-impact role offering strong compensation, generous benefits, 401(k) with match, and an ESOP contribution of approximately 10% of annual salary — giving you a true ownership stake in the company’s success.
If you thrive in fast-paced construction environments and enjoy leading teams (8+) while partnering closely with a CFO, this is an exceptional opportunity.
- Oversee and support Project Accountants — removing roadblocks and ensuring projects stay financially on track
- Monitor and manage company cash flow and banking relationships
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger
- Lead month-end close process (targeting close by the 10th business day)
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial reporting to corporate leadership
- Coordinate financial statement preparation and external audit process
- Provide analytics around job schedules, project performance, and financial trends
- Partner directly with the CFO on reporting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives
- Step in wherever needed to support accounting and finance operations
- Currently using Sage 300 CRE
- Evaluating transition to Vista or CMiC
- ERP experience strongly preferred (especially Vista or CMiC)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 10 years of accounting and finance roles, 3+ in leadership roles
- Construction industry experience (any exposure strongly considered)
- MUST Public accounting audit experience (middle-market or smaller firms preferred; Big 4 not required)
- Senior-level exposure to financial analytics and job cost/schedule reporting
- Must have longevity in current and prior positions
- Strong ERP experience
- Assistant Controller ready to step into a Controller role will be considered
- Generous benefits package
- 401(k) with company match
- ESOP contribution (~10% of annual salary) — become an owner
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