Controller - Construction

TGG Accounting•Town of Islip, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

A privately owned commercial construction company on Long Island is seeking a Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role overseeing everything from cash flow and payroll to job costing across a fast-moving portfolio of active projects. This company operates with 25–40 projects at any given time, ranging from $1M–$10M, with timelines spanning a few weeks to 2–6 months. You’ll partner closely with leadership and Project Managers to ensure financial accuracy, profitability, and strong business performance.

Requirements

8–10+ years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or project-based environments
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
Strong foundation in GL, financial reporting, and analysis
Expertise in cash flow management, forecasting, and bank reconciliations
Experience with in-house payroll (highly preferred)
Exposure to job costing/WIP (strong plus)
Audit support and tax prep experience
Ability to oversee AP/AR and payroll teams effectively
Advanced Excel skills; experience with Foundation a plus
Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

Monitor daily cash flow, receivables, and collections
Oversee bank reconciliations and manage a $5M–$12M line of credit
Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts aligned with project and payroll cycles
Oversee weekly in-house payroll for ~200 employees (scaling to ~600 W2s annually)
Manage full payroll cycle including tax filings, union requirements, compliance, and year-end reporting
Supervise payroll team and ensure accurate, timely processing
Analyze financials across 25–40 active projects on an ongoing basis
Review job cost reports, including under/overbilling, cost overruns, and margin erosion
Partner with Project Managers to maintain accurate job profitability
Track WIP and ensure proper revenue recognition
Prepare financial data for tax filings
Lead annual audit process and coordinate with external CPA firm
Support insurance reporting and compliance requirements
Manage and mentor accounting team (AP, AR, Payroll)
Maintain efficient workflows and clear ownership across accounting functions
Oversee benefits administration (FSA, 401k, etc.)
Support onboarding and payroll-related HR functions