We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a commercial roofing business in Rochester, New York on a Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can quickly step into a fast-moving environment, bring structure to project financial operations, and work with minimal supervision. The position will focus on clearing accounting backlogs, strengthening reporting accuracy, and improving day-to-day processes across project and month-end activities.

Responsibilities:

Oversee project-based accounting activities, including job setup, billing coordination, cost tracking, and financial oversight across active work. Accelerate the resolution of outstanding accounting items by prioritizing delayed tasks and restoring timely financial workflows. Prepare and review project budgets, monitor performance against estimates, and highlight financial variances to support decision-making. Lead month-end close activities and ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule. Produce revenue reports and other financial summaries that reflect project status and business performance. Identify process gaps and implement practical improvements to increase efficiency, consistency, and control within accounting operations. Contribute directly to daily transactional accounting work while also providing higher-level financial leadership and guidance. Support accounting system-related initiatives, including process implementation efforts and adaptation to updated tools or workflows when needed. At least 5 years of accounting experience aligned with controllership, accounting management, or senior project accounting responsibilities. Strong background in project accounting, with the ability to manage financial activity tied to jobs, budgets, and billing cycles. Demonstrated experience with month-end close, revenue reporting, and financial analysis. Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and operate effectively with limited oversight in a backlog-driven environment. Comfortable balancing strategic accounting responsibilities with hands-on transaction processing. Experience improving standard operating procedures and creating more efficient accounting processes. Exposure to system implementations or accounting process rollouts is preferred. Construction industry experience is preferred, though candidates from other sectors with strong project accounting expertise will also be considered. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .