Accounting Controller
2 days ago
West Babylon
Job Description Position Summary The Accounting Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting operations of a growing commercial construction company. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective management of job costing, work-in-progress (WIP), and cash flow. The Controller will lead the accounting team and partner with operations to drive financial performance across projects. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting • Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), • Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction-specific accounting standards, • Manage monthly close process, including reconciliations and journal entries, • Develop and maintain financial reporting dashboards for leadership Job Costing & Project Accounting • Oversee job costing system to ensure accurate tracking of labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead, • Review and analyze project budgets vs. actual costs, • Monitor project profitability and identify cost overruns or risks, • Work closely with project managers on financial performance and forecasting Work-in-Progress (WIP) & Revenue Recognition • Prepare and manage WIP schedules, including over/under billings, • Ensure proper revenue recognition (percentage of completion / ASC 606), • Collaborate with operations to validate project status and cost-to-complete estimates Billing & Accounts Receivable • Oversee progress billing, AIA billing, and lien waiver processes, • Ensure timely invoicing and collections, • Monitor aging reports and enforce credit policies Accounts Payable & Payroll • Supervise AP processes, including vendor payments and subcontractor compliance, • Oversee payroll, including certified payroll if applicable, • Ensure compliance with union and prevailing wage requirements (if applicable) Cash Flow & Financial Planning • Manage company cash flow, forecasting, and working capital, • Coordinate with leadership on financial planning and budgeting, • Maintain banking relationships and manage lines of credit Internal Controls & Compliance • Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets, • Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audits, and reporting requirements, • Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors Leadership & Team Management • Lead and develop accounting staff (AP, AR, payroll, etc.), • Implement process improvements and accounting system enhancements, • Support a culture of accountability and accuracy Qualifications Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred), • 5–10+ years of accounting experience, with construction industry experience required, • Experience in a leadership or supervisory role Technical Skills • Strong knowledge of job costing and construction accounting practices, • Experience with construction ERP/accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Viewpoint, Procore, QuickBooks Contractor), • Advanced Excel skills, • Familiarity with AIA billing and WIP reporting Core Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • High attention to detail and accuracy, • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, • Excellent communication skills with both financial and non-financial teams, • Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability Why Join Us • Growing commercial construction firm with strong pipeline, • Opportunity to build and scale financial systems, • High-impact role working directly with leadership, • highly competitive compensation/benefits package Company DescriptionNational is a full-service electrical contracting company based in Long Island, New York, serving commercial, industrial, and residential clients across Long Island. Founded in the mid-1980s, the company has built a reputation for delivering reliable, code-compliant solutions, ranging from large-scale commercial installations and healthcare facilities to service work and emergency power systems.National is a full-service electrical contracting company based in Long Island, New York, serving commercial, industrial, and residential clients across Long Island. Founded in the mid-1980s, the company has built a reputation for delivering reliable, code-compliant solutions, ranging from large-scale commercial installations and healthcare facilities to service work and emergency power systems.