Corporate Controller

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Description

About Carver Companies

Carver Companies is a leading provider of construction materials, marine transportation, and infrastructure services across the East Coast, with operations in New York, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Canada. Headquartered in Albany, NY, we manage a diversified portfolio that includes stone quarries, a construction company, marine terminals, and a maritime fleet serving both commercial and government clients.

With over four decades of industry leadership, Carver Companies is driven by operational excellence, sustainability, and innovation. As a privately held, entrepreneurial company, we prioritize adaptability, accountability, and proactive leadership. We are looking for forward-thinking professionals who thrive in dynamic, hands-on environments and are eager to contribute to our continued growth.

Position Summary

The Corporate Controller will manage the accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions for a growing $200 million revenue industrial organization with a complex multi-entity structure. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial statements, managing tax compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions, and leading financial process improvements. The ideal candidate is a strategic finance professional with deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience in multi-entity consolidation and tax reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Implement, document and maintain robust accounting policies and internal controls in compliance with US GAAP and industry regulations
• Work closely with operating unit controllers, and provide technical accounting guidance to Company stakeholders
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, reconciliations and consolidations across multiple entities.
• Supervise the preparation of financial statements and coordinate external audits and reviews.
• Assist in the financial and capital expenditure budget planning and cost reduction initiatives
  
  

Tax Compliance & Strategy

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of corporate and entity-level tax returns, including federal, state, and local filings.
• Partner with external tax advisors and internal finance teams to optimize tax strategy and minimize liabilities.
• Direct sales and use tax, property tax, and other tax compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions.
  
  

Treasury & Cash Management

• Assist in optimizing working capital management, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and inventory controls.
• Ensure proper controls over treasury functions, including bank reconciliations and cash forecasting.
  
  

Process & System Improvements

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations.
• system enhancements, ERP optimization, and automation initiatives to support growth.
• Ensure data integrity and enhance reporting capabilities through systems improvements
  
  

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing leadership, training, and career development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, legal, and FP&A teams to support business objectives.
• Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, preferably in an industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, tax compliance, and financial reporting in a multi-entity structure.
• Experience with complex consolidations, intercompany transactions, and eliminations.
• Expertise in ERP systems and financial reporting tools. Sage experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth organization with competing priorities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Great Health Insurance with a no deductible plan option available
• Group Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k with up to 8% match
• Employee-Owned Company investment opportunity
• Dental, Vision, FSA, Enhanced Short Term Disability, AFLAC, Voluntary Additional Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Fund and more also available.
• A great team and a pleasant work environment
  
  

Estimated annual salary of $175,000 to $200,000.

Don't miss this great opportunity to join our dynamic team!