Senior Controller Construction & Real Estate Development
- Location
- Monsey, NY, 10001
- Work type
- Full-time
- Salary
- $200,000 - $300,000 / annual
- Posted
- 2026-10-20
Job description
We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on Senior Controller to provide strategic oversight of all accounting and financial operations across our construction and real estate development entities. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated professional who demonstrates exceptional ownership, a proactive work ethic, and a steadfast commitment to operational excellence and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive oversight of all accounting functions, financial reporting, and fiscal operations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
- Manage complex tax structures while facilitating both internal and external audit processes.
- Maintain full responsibility for the accounts payable (AP) lifecycle and departmental oversight.
- Monitor and analyze financial reporting, cash flow projections, and construction job costing to ensure project profitability and organizational health.
Requirements
- Experience: 5–10+ years of progressive accounting or controller experience.
- Industry Expertise: Extensive background specifically within construction and real estate development accounting is mandatory.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep proficiency in audit procedures, corporate taxation, and complex tax structures.
- Operational Skills: Expert-level understanding of financial reporting, cash flow management, and construction job costing methodologies.
- Leadership: A proven track record of successfully managing and scaling accounting teams.
- Personal Attributes: Must be extremely detail-oriented, highly organized, and an accountable, hands-on leader who takes initiative to drive results.