Controller

Summary: Our growing construction company is looking for a Controller to oversee the overall management of the Finance Department in our New Haven location. The Controller should have construction accounting experience and will be responsible for the monthly close, job cost management and establishing and monitoring internal controls. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and multitasking skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurate monthly close in accordance with accounting standards
• Full responsibility for review/completion of monthly reconciliations
• Review and update Work in Process schedule quarterly.
• Oversee the monthly/weekly job cost report process with the owner and Project Managers to ensure proper job costing, estimates to complete, billing, and timely change orders.
• Process accurate weekly payroll and review related tax filings by third party.
• File monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Assist in developing an annual budget with the owner and manage budgets to ensure fiscal health and responsibility.
• Provide monthly internal statements and analysis to the owner.
• Direct and coordinate any debt financing and bonding company.
• Oversee daily operations of the finance department.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
• Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.
• Supervision of 2 to 3 direct reports (accounts payable, accounts receivable, project accountant)
• Work with the outside CPA firm on the annual reviews and tax returns.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• BA degree in accounting with 5 to 10 years’ experience in a Controller or senior level accounting position.
• Construction experience is a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications, including excel and word.
• Sage 100 experience a plus
• Ability to self-manage with strong motivation and willing to take initiative.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of management and associates.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 100% Paid Employee health benefits, PTO package and 401K match available.