Financial Controller

Casella Construction is seeking to hire a Financial Controller to join our Finance and Accounting Team in Pittsford, Vermont. The Financial Controller is a senior-level leader responsible for overseeing Casella Construction’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations. The Financial Controller ensures the accuracy of all financial transactions and reports and manages internal controls to safeguard the company’s assets. Serving as the lead accountant and financial steward, the Financial Controller ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial records and reporting.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, possess deep expertise in accounting principles, and have a proven track record of managing financial systems and high-performing teams.

• Lead, direct, and manage all day-to-day accounting functions – Accounts Payable, Payroll, Credit & Collections, Debt, Fixed Assets, and General Ledger
• Direct all activities related to the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing cycle
• Ensure the timeliness of all financial reporting requirements by instituting processes that enable the staff to meet pre-defined review dates
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GAAS, and ASC promulgations
• Lead and direct annual external CPA firm audit as the main point of contact for the firm
• Collaborate with department leaders to support the annual budgeting process
• Advise divisional and departmental leaders on current financial data and data trends
• Champion Casella Construction’s culture and values in all financial practices
• Provide strategic support to the CFO as needed
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team of 4 direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Training requirements, both in person and online, as needed or required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required);
  Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in accounting and finance
• At least 3 years of experience managing a team
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of transactions
• 3 years of experience as the lead in the annual external audit and annual budget process
• Proven expertise in financial reporting and analysis
• Collaborate and advise senior managers and leaders to make well-informed company-wide financial and operational decisions
• Effective communicator across all levels of the company
• Effective collaborator able to work with all company functions
• Proficient with the use of IT systems and tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Strong working knowledge of Power
  
  BI and Power Query
• Reaches and exhibits the highest levels of quality, accuracy, timeliness
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in financial output

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience in construction industry finance and accounting
• Prior experience at a CPA firm, ideally with exposure to audit and advisory services for construction or related industries
• Hands-on experience with construction-focused ERP systems
• Demonstrated proficiency in Power BI, Power Query, and other data visualization tools to support financial analysis and operational insights
• Experience contributing to long-term financial planning, risk management, and strategic decision-making in a growing organization

• Able to see the big picture while managing the details; anticipates financial trends and proactively addresses challenges
• Comfortable navigating shifting priorities and adapting to evolving business needs in a fast-paced construction environment
• Leads with confidence and integrity; inspires trust and accountability across the finance team
• Maintains high standards for accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in all financial reporting and analysis
• Demonstrates a strong bias for action and a proactive approach to resolving issues with speed and precision
• Leverages financial systems, data analytics tools, and automation to enhance efficiency and insight
• Invests in the growth and development of team members through training, feedback,…