Construction Controller, Farmingdale Long Island, NY Anna Parson at Robert Half is working with a growing and construction client seeking a hands-on Construction Controller to lead financial operations, strengthen project accounting processes, and develop meaningful reporting that drives profitability and operational performance. As the Construction Controller, you will build out the infrastructure for a service ticket based construction business. This position is ideal for a finance leader who understands both the accounting side of the business and the realities of managing construction, maintenance, and service-based projects in a fast-paced environment.
As the Construction Controller, you will:
- Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities while partnering with operations and project leadership to improve profitability and business performance.
- Develop and enhance job costing, project accounting, budget-to-actual reporting, and cost allocation processes across construction, maintenance, and service operations.
- Establish meaningful KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics that measure labor utilization, productivity, quality, project performance, and overall financial results.
- Strengthen financial controls, accounting procedures, and reporting structures to support organizational growth, scalability, and decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, purchasing, payroll, AP, and field teams to improve project cost tracking, labor reporting, resource management, and financial visibility across multiple projects and entities.
- Evaluate and optimize ERP, payroll, and operational systems to streamline workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and provide greater insight into project and service activity.
What Sets This Opportunity Apart:
- High-impact leadership role with visibility across finance and operations.
- Opportunity to build and enhance financial and project accounting infrastructure.
- Significant involvement in operational decision-making and strategic planning.
- Collaborative environment where accounting directly influences project success and business performance.
For immediate consideration, contact Anna Parson at Robert Half, to learn more about this confidential opportunity or APPLY NOW!!!
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, with 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in construction, contracting, maintenance services, facilities management, or other project-driven environments.
- Strong knowledge of job costing, project accounting, WIP reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, KPI development, and operational performance analysis.
- Experience partnering with project managers, operations teams, and field personnel to improve financial visibility, cost controls, and business processes.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems, financial controls, process improvement initiatives, and management reporting; MRI experience is highly preferred.
- CPA, CMA, or other advanced accounting credentials are a plus.