D.A. Collins

Controller
Wilton, NY

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Description

ZRG has been engaged to recruit a Controller for D.A. Collins Companies.

For more details about this opportunity, please view the position profile by clicking on the cover image below.

 

Position Summary:

D.A. Collins Companies is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Corporate Controller to lead the financial operations of the company. This key leadership position will oversee all aspects of accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities. The Controller will manage a team of accounting professionals and partner closely with executive leadership to ensure accurate financials, internal controls, and strategic decision-making support.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and tax compliance.
• Produce monthly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes across all business entities.
• Prepare and analyze key financial reports (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow).
• Manage internal financial controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with external auditors to support the annual audit process.
• Supervise and develop a team of 15–20 accounting professionals, fostering growth and accountability.
• Monitor and manage daily cash flow, banking activity, and reconciliations.
• Lead improvements in financial systems, reporting, and workflows across the organization.
• Ensure timely compliance with multi-state sales tax and corporate tax regulations.
• Assist operational teams with financial insights and reporting tools to drive performance.
• Partner with the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

About Client:

Founded in 1945, D.A.?Collins Companies has grown from modest beginnings into a trusted, family-owned construction powerhouse. Based in Wilton, New York, in the heart of the Capital Region, the company celebrated its 75th anniversary in June 2023 under the leadership of the third-generation Collins family.

Over the decades, it has scaled impressively—now boasting roughly 475 employees, a $98 million+ heavy equipment fleet, five asphalt plants, six quarries, two pits, a portable asphalt plant, two concrete plants (one fixed and one portable), a precast facility, and a central QC/QA lab with three satellite labs.

D.A.?Collins Companies offers a full suite of civil, industrial, marine, and heavy highway services to both public and private sectors. Their expertise encompasses everything from roadway, bridge, and marine construction to underground utilities, site development, milling, and structural steel erection. Notably, their vertically integrated model—covering material production, asphalt paving, and transportation—allows for strong quality control and efficient project execution, enhanced further by mobile asphalt plants for remote or time-sensitive projects.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $160,000 – $210,000

Actual compensation will be based on experience, education, credentials, and market conditions.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• 401(k) with company match
• Generous company-funded pension plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health insurance opt-out reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Supplementary insurance offerings
• Continuing education and tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate discount programs 

Location:

Wilton, NY

Requirements

Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge Skills, Abilities: 

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification required; MBA or master’s in finance/accounting is a plus.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including leadership in multi-entity environments.
• Experience in the construction, heavy civil, or manufacturing industries strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex accounting operations, job costing, and WIP schedules.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction industry financial practices.
• Proficient in accounting systems such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE, or equivalent ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, financial modeling, VLOOKUP).
• Familiarity with payroll tax, corporate tax, and sales/use tax compliance.

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present financial data clearly to non-financial audiences.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential data.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Non Discrimination Statement:

The D.A. Collins Companies are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.