JR060 Controller

Rycon Construction is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, design-build, and program management services nationwide. An ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor, and BD+C Top 150 Contractor with nine offices, Rycon specializes in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. From large-scale developments to small, fast-track interior fit-outs, Rycon is equipped to deliver a comprehensive range of services across all project types. Rycon’s portfolio includes projects in aviation, healthcare, higher education, industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, student housing, food service/dining, data centers/mission critical, retail, financial, self-storage, government/municipality, and LEED facilities. We have an in-house Architectural Finishes & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally.  

We are seeking an experienced Controller for our Pittsburgh office.

What you will do:

• Running job cost meetings quarterly with personnel from various offices.  Generating division financials and reviewing results with each office.


• Performing account reconciliations.


• Maintaining the Work in Progress Schedule.


• Creating and entering journal entries to the general ledger.


• Creating financial statements.


• Performing tax preparation - payroll taxes, business privilege tax, sales/use tax etc.


• Work with various auditors – year end audit/payroll audits, sales and use tax audit, union, etc.


• Participate in meetings with senior executives.

What you will need to be successful:

• Five (5) or more years of proven accounting experience


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.


• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.


• Knowledge of construction industry preferred but not required.


• Computer skills required – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel – Advanced Proficiency in Excel is a must ), working knowledge of computerized accounting systems (familiarity with COINS OA is a plus).


• Detail oriented and highly organized.


• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks


• Ability to work well with others and manage teams of individuals.


• Ability to handle confidential information.


• Payroll knowledge

At Rycon Construction, Inc. we believe outstanding employees build the foundation necessary for excellence in business. It is with this belief that we are always looking for the best qualified and most talented employees to become part of our team. Rycon offers advancement opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and 401(k). Qualified candidates will be required to submit to a background screening upon acceptance of an offer.  

Rycon Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Attention: All third-party agencies, headhunters and recruiters

Rycon Construction is not accepting candidate submission by unsolicited third parties to any company email address. All unsolicited candidates will be rejected, and Rycon Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. Rycon Construction will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third party candidates in an unsolicited manner.

Rycon Construction only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have a signed agreement in place. All contact with Rycon Construction from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are not to contact hiring managers directly. Any contact made outside of Rycon’s Human Resources department by a third party will cancel any future business relationship between the third party and Rycon Construction.