Controller

Location: Central New Jersey (Woodbridge or Ocean Township area)
Start Date: Immediate

Position Overview

The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial reporting operations for a growing construction-focused organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial data, strengthening internal controls, and delivering financial insights that support executive decision-making.

 

Core Responsibilities

• Produce monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards

• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process while analyzing financial performance trends

• Oversee construction-related accounting functions including job cost tracking, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

• Monitor project profitability, backlog, and billing status including over/under billings

• Lead and coordinate the month-end close process and maintain the general ledger

• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project billing operations

• Implement and maintain strong internal accounting controls and improve financial systems and procedures

• Support cash flow management, working capital planning, and capital expenditure analysis

• Collaborate with external accounting partners and assist with financial reporting requirements related to bonding and compliance
  
   

  Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within construction or heavy civil contracting environments

• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting and construction-specific revenue recognition practices

• Proven ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights to leadership

• Experience managing or supervising accounting staff

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA designation preferred
  
  
  Salary: $120,000-$150,000