Construction Controller - 29724

DAVRON, LLC; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision through a$

3 weeks PTO

401(k) with 4% match

Life insurance

100% medical coverage for the right候

Job summary

DAVRON, LLC is seeking a Construction Controller in West Caldwell, New Jersey to lead month-end close, WIP reporting, job costing, billing, purchasing controls, and internal controls across New Construction and Service divisions. The role emphasizes accuracy, cash visibility, and profitability.

Qualifications include 10+ years in construction accounting, 3-5 years in leadership roles, and advanced Excel and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction accounting and finance experience.
• 3-5 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills; partner with executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and ensure financial statements are delivered by the 10th business day of the following month.
• Oversee AIA and service billing, unbilled revenue, and retainage management.
• Manage AR aging, collections priorities, and inventory controls.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team; drive process improvements.

Skills

WIP reporting

Job costing

AIA billing

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bring your construction accounting expertise to a fast-paced, mission-driven organization in West Caldwell, New Jersey, where accuracy, cash visibility, and job profitability directly shape day-to-day decisions. In this Construction Controller opportunity, you’ll lead month-end close, WIP reporting, job costing, billing, purchasing controls, and internal controls across New Construction and Service divisions.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Construction Controller position include:

• 10+ years of construction accounting and finance experience, including 3-5 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior construction accounting leadership role.
• Strong expertise in WIP reporting, job costing, revenue recognition, cost-to-complete forecasting, AIA billing, retainage, and change order management.
• Strong understanding of AR, AP, purchasing controls, payroll, inventory accounting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills, with the ability to partner closely with executive leadership and provide meaningful financial insight.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, establish deadlines and measurable performance standards, and drive process improvement.
• Own the monthly close, ensuring financial statements are delivered no later than the 10th business day of the following month.
• Oversee AIA and service billing, monitor unbilled revenue and retainage, and manage weekly AR aging and collection priorities.
• Maintain three-way matching, enforce inventory controls, and ensure reconciliations and documentation are complete before month-end close.

Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision through Horizon; 3 weeks PTO; 401(k) with 4% match; life insurance; and up to 100% medical coverage for the right candidate.