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Controller

New Jersey, New Jersey Permanent USD125,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
The client are a brilliant (fast-growing) organization, that specialize in the building and construction of environmental projects. The office is based in Ocean Township (New Jersey) and will soon be opening an office in Woodbridge (NJ) - they are open to candidates from either area. they are looking for a Controller with prior experience in the construction industry to help manage the day to day accounting operations, and support the company's President.
  • Based in Ocean Township or Woodbridge (NJ) - HYBRID WORKING (3 days WFH)
  • Fast growing construction company with an EXCELLENT working culture

About Our Client

The client are growing very quickly and mainly work on commercial and federal construction projects across NJ, MA and PA. The company has a headcount of approximately 30, and the finance team is lean. The successful Controller will be one of 2 people and they will report directly into the President of the company. They will directly manage a Billing Administrator in the role and is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead the finance team.

Job Description

The successful Controller will:

  • Lead month-end close and general ledger management
  • Prepare monthly and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
  • Oversee job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
  • Monitor project margins, backlog, and over/under billings
  • Supervise AP, AR, and billing functions (Billing Administrator reports to Controller)
  • Maintain internal controls and improve accounting systems and processes
  • Support cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and capital expenditure planning
  • Coordinate with external CPA firm and assist with bonding and financial compliance requirements
  • Manage 1 direct report



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The Successful Applicant

The successful Controller will:

  • Have approximately 10 years of experience in finance and accounting
  • Have a wealth of experience working in the construction industry (heavily preferred)
  • Have a strong background in cost accounting and with construction revenue recognition
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
  • Prior working knowledge of the systems Quickbooks or ProCas (desirable, note essential)
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

What's on Offer

  • $125,000 - $150,000 (can be slightly flexible)
  • Additional benefits (100% covered by the company)
  • Excellent 401k
Contact
Ore Ogunlana
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6970415

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
New Jersey
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ore Ogunlana
Job Reference
JN-032026-6970415