ZipRecruiter

Log In

Talent Edge

60 Talent Edge Jobs Hiring Near You

Talent Edge

Construction Controller

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Salary: About the Company Were hiring an experienced Director of Finance / Controller to lead financial strategy and operations for a longstanding Midwest civil construction firm with 80+ years of ...

Talent Edge

Sales Professional

Lancaster, NH · Remote

Salary: 70K-75K Base salary + Commission Im seeking an experienced sales professional for a rapidly growing flexible packaging manufacturer based in Lancaster, NH, producing tamper-evident bags, poly ...

Talent Edge

Audit Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Salary: $200,000/yr Controller Construction Management (Midtown Manhattan, NYC) Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY Compensation: $150,000 $180,000/year + Bonus + ESOP Profit Sharing (812 ...

Talent Edge

Electrical Project Manager

Tempe, AZ · On-site

Salary: Hiring: Electrical Project Manager | Tempe, AZ Im working with a growing, mid-sized commercial general contractor, to find a strong Electrical Project Manager to join their team in Tempe, AZ.

Talent Edge Recruiting

Contract Specialist

Torrington, CT · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

With a strong focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction, the organization invests heavily in technology, compliance, and talent development to sustain its competitive advantage. Job ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsTalent Edge Jobs

Controller - Construction Audit

Talent Edge

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Salary:

Job Title: Controller Construction Finance & Audit


Company Overview:
We are hiring for a privately held, small-to-mid-sized commercial construction firm known for delivering high-quality projects and maintaining strong client relationships.


This role is open due to a planned leadership transition: our long-tenured Controller has recently stepped into the CFO role following the retirement of our former CFO. We are seeking a strong successor to build on this foundation and continue elevating our finance function.


Position Summary:
The Controller will lead all accounting and financial operations, bringing a strong foundation in public auditspecifically within constructionand a proactive, business-oriented mindset. This individual will oversee day-to-day accounting, partner closely with project teams, and play a key role in financial planning and cash flow management.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all accounting operations, including job costing, revenue recognition, and WIP reporting
  • Manage and develop a team of project accountants and accounting staff
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness
  • Drive financial planning & analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Actively manage cash flow, forecasting liquidity needs across projects and the business
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction-specific accounting standards
  • Coordinate audits and maintain strong internal controls, leveraging prior public audit experience
  • Partner with project managers and operations leaders to improve financial performance and project outcomes
  • Continuously improve financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities


Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent required (CPA or equivalent preferred)
  • 510+ years of experience in public accounting (audit), with a focus on construction clients
  • Experience working with or transitioning into a private construction or contracting environment preferred
  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting (percentage of completion, job costing, WIP schedules)
  • Experience overseeing project accountants or similar roles
  • Proven strength in FP&A, financial analysis, and cash flow management
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills


Why Join Us:

  • Clear leadership pathway with strong executive support
  • Opportunity to step into a well-run finance function and make a meaningful impact
  • Close-knit, collaborative culture with high visibility across the organization
  • Competitive compensation and benefits


Compensation:

  • $150k-180k/yr base salary
  • Employee Owned Benefits (8-12% on job of salary!)
  • Additional Bonuses ($3-5k/yr)
  • In Office, Monday-Friday, Flexible Hours
  • Full benefits, 401k w/ 2% match, paid holidays & vacation


If you have public audit experience with midsized construction firms, we welcome your applications.


Local candidates or those willing to relocate to NYC only.

No visa sponsorship.

This is not a remote role.