Controller
<p>A growing boutique construction firm is seeking a Construction Accountant/Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with the CEO, with broad ownership over financial reporting, job cost accounting, cash flow, and process improvement. The ideal candidate thrives in a fluid, fast‑changing, and unstructured environment and is comfortable building and refining processes as the company scales. <strong>Construction industry experience is required</strong>, and experience with <strong>Foundation Software is a strong plus</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Qualified candidates can send their resume directly to Joe.Ciavardini@RobertHalf </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting functions, including job cost accounting, WIP, AP/AR, payroll, and month‑end close</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements and project reporting</li><li>Partner with the CEO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decisions</li><li>Improve financial controls and processes as the business grows</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Prior Controller or senior accounting experience in construction</li><li>Strong understanding of job costing and project-based accounting</li><li>Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, evolving environment</li><li>Foundation Software experience highly preferred</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Middletown, NY
- onsite
- Permanent
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80000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
- <p>A growing boutique construction firm is seeking a Construction Accountant/Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with the CEO, with broad ownership over financial reporting, job cost accounting, cash flow, and process improvement. The ideal candidate thrives in a fluid, fast‑changing, and unstructured environment and is comfortable building and refining processes as the company scales. <strong>Construction industry experience is required</strong>, and experience with <strong>Foundation Software is a strong plus</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Qualified candidates can send their resume directly to Joe.Ciavardini@RobertHalf </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting functions, including job cost accounting, WIP, AP/AR, payroll, and month‑end close</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements and project reporting</li><li>Partner with the CEO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decisions</li><li>Improve financial controls and processes as the business grows</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
- 2026-03-27T00:00:00Z