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Colas Canada

Regional Controller

Colas Canada, Plattsburgh, New York, United States

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Upstone Materials, Inc

is a leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready‑mix concrete in northeastern New York. With our people‑first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more about us at www.upstonematerials.com.

Upstone, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Compensation Salary $100,000-$110,000 Per Year Plus Excellent Benefits!

Job Summary We are currently looking for a Regional Controller. This position will be out of our Plattsburgh, NY office. The Regional Controller will manage Regional monthly Financial/Accounting activities for multiple field facilities.

Core Competencies

Manufacturing facility cost accounting experience preferred

Minimum seven (7) years of relevant accounting experience in a leadership position managing a staff of direct reports.

Must be able to create and implement work plans, budgets and financial plans, prepare written materials, and articulate goals and action plans

Ability to influence others, resolve problems, and manage conflict in a positive manner

High degree of professionalism; ability to communicate with confidence and tact

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong leadership skills; ability to set objectives, delegate tasks, evaluate performance and develop a cross‑functional team

Main Responsibilities Functional/Technical

Direct the daily activities of the accounting department and provide oversight of the staff.

Manage monthly close process in a prompt, timely and accurate manner.

Prepare/review monthly/quarterly deliveries for corporate accounting and finance teams

Conduct/coordinate various month‑end budget/financial review meetings with all locations in the Region

Review and approve monthly financial statements and support schedules.

Process improvement initiatives on closing and transactional processes

Provide oversight for the contract and subcontract agreement process, ensure contract compliance and monthly invoice process for services.

Work with internal accountants in the annual budget process and review monthly reports tracking budget to actuals.

Suggest billing rate recommendations, profitability models, project tracking tools, and accounting procedures to accountants.

Supervise and maintain all accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness ensuring all contract files are maintained.

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or related field

CPA, CCIFP, or CMA preferred

Safety And Working Conditions SAFETY

Participating actively in company safety programs, including safety huddles, one‑on‑one safety conversations, and reporting of close calls

Ensure safety in office environment

Fostering the safety culture by making good/safe decisions

Participating in safety incident investigation and following through on any corrective actions

Following all safety policies and procedures, including LOTOTO, Motor Vehicle Policy, Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Office Environment

Occasional travel to sites

Occasional business travel (training/seminars)

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

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Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr