What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Russell Tobin?
Controller | Saratoga Springs, NY (5 Days a week onsite)| Salary: $100,000
Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for construction and financial management? Our client, a locally owned and employee-driven company, is looking for a Controller to join the team and help build a legacy of quality and integrity. As an employee-owned company, every team member is invested in the success of our projects, and we’re looking for someone who shares that commitment.
What You'll Do:
- Handle day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including AP, AR, payroll processing, and general ledger review to ensure accurate financial records.
- Manage vendor invoicing, client payments, and work closely with project managers to track costs and profitability.
- Provide strategic financial insights through budgeting, forecasting, and quarterly reporting to support decision-making.
- Oversee cash flow forecasting and maintain internal controls to ensure financial health and regulatory compliance.
- Lead the preparation of year-end financials and assist with tax filings in collaboration with external advisors.
Are You Ready to:
- Take charge of a critical role that blends financial strategy with operational support in the fast-paced construction industry?
- Partner with leadership to guide long-term growth while maintaining a healthy financial position?
- Work in an environment that values teamwork, accountability, and your personal contribution to success?
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- A culture of collaboration where your contributions make a real impact.
- Opportunities for professional development in a growing, employee-owned company.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 3-7 years of accounting or financial management experience, ideally in construction.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, job costing, WIP reports, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
- Expertise in QuickBooks, NetSuite, and advanced Excel.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a detail-oriented, organized approach.
If you're ready to join a team that builds more than just structures—one that builds relationships and communities—apply now!
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Salary : $100,000
