At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a top priority at C&S. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

C&S is currently seeking a Controller / Director of Accounting to help lead a 19 person accounting group by directing all accounting functions and procedures. The main focus will be monthly financials and performance metrics for various Service Groups in C&S Engineers. The position is based in our Syracuse office but can also work from our Buffalo or Rochester offices with regular travel to Syracuse.

Position Responsibilities

• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements.
• Coordinating activities of external auditors.
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Managing the budget process.
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes.
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed.
• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics.
• Overseeing regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance.
• Managing, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff.
• Responsible for directing accounting functions, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Oversight of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, general ledger, bank and inter-company reconciliations, and special projects as needed.
• Prepares and monitors monthly and yearly period closings, including financial statements for management.
• Ensures accounting procedures abide by company, legal and GAAP procedures.
• Utilize safe work practices in accordance with federal, state, local, and company standards.
• Communicate incidents, accidents, near misses, potential hazards, and unsafe working conditions to a supervisor or the Health and Safety Department as soon as identified.

Skills/Education/Experience

• Must have strong working knowledge of accounting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to effectively manage staff with varied experience and job responsibilities.
• Individual will need to rely on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• Individual needs to be team player, detail oriented and ability to multi task with daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines.
• Communication skills for dealing with internal and external customers required.
• Experience in the architectural, engineering and construction environment, a plus.
• Experience with BST (AE accounting software), a plus.
• Qualified candidates should have a bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, accounting or finance and a minimum of 10 years related experience.

Estimated Compensation Range: $110,000 - 150,000/year*

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 500 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.