Divisional Controller

About Us:

For over 30 years, Carver Companies has been a leading provider of construction materials, marine transportation and infrastructure services across the East Coast. With operations in New York, South Carolina, and Canada, our fundamental belief has been to provide unparalleled service to all while maintaining our values of honesty and integrity both on land and sea.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, oversee rolling forecasts, and deliver variance analysis with actionable insights.
• Prepare and present financial reporting, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses for senior leadership.
• Define, monitor, and report on key financial and operational KPIs to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate and approve capital allocation and investment decisions, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and ROI targets.

Accounting, Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable local, state, and federal financial regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Coordinate external and internal audits and partner with tax advisors to ensure tax compliance.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition and accurate cost accounting across projects and operations.

Operational & Cost Management

• Identify and implement cost-control initiatives to improve efficiency and margin performance.
• Oversee inventory and fixed asset management to optimize working capital utilization.
• Partner with procurement and supply chain teams to evaluate the financial impact of sourcing decisions and vendor contracts.
• Lead project cost accounting efforts, ensuring major projects remain within budget and meet financial objectives.
• Oversee capital expenditure (CapEx) planning, approval, and tracking to ensure cost efficiency and ROI compliance.

Business Partnering & Executive Support

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to operations, sales, engineering, and commercial leadership teams.
• Deliver executive-level financial insights, reporting, and recommendations to senior leadership and corporate finance.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, and corporate stakeholders related to financial performance and funding needs.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures through due diligence, valuation, and financial integration.
• Drive finance technology adoption and process automation to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Provide financial oversight and governance for division-specific software and systems.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance team.
• Partner closely with General Managers to support global and divisional initiatives through cohesive financial leadership.
• Identify key talent, support succession planning, and build long-term finance capability.
• Establish performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and foster continuous improvement.
• Provide ongoing training on financial policies, compliance standards, and business objectives.
• Lead financial change management efforts during organizational transformations, system implementations, and policy updates.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Experience in managing both AR and AP operations within a multi-functional accounting team.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and collaborate across departments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Sage, or similar and document management system.
• Background in multi-entity or divisional accounting environments.
• Industry-specific accounting experience (e.g., manufacturing, services, distribution, maritime).

Physical Requirements & Working Environment:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds if necessary.
• Primarily office-based, professional work environment.
• Standard business hours with occasional extended hours during peak periods such as month-end/year-end close, budgeting cycles, audits, or strategic initiatives.
• Limited business travel may be required, depending on business needs and divisional responsibilities.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000.

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive pay
• Holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance with additional coverage options available through AFLAC
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 8% company match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Fund
• Emergency Service Worker bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 15% Carhartt discount for all NY employees
• Employee-owned company investment opportunities

Carver Companies is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.