Construction Controller: Job Costing & WIP Expert

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions; Union (NJ); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Whitecap Search is seeking a skilled accounting leader to oversee all accounting operations within the organization. The role requires deep experience in facility maintenance, trade services, or construction industries and a thorough understanding of industry-specific accounting practices.

You will manage billing, cost reporting, budgeting, and financial forecasting, coordinate with auditors, and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• 10 years of accounting experience in facility maintenance, trade services, or construction.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, including job costing and WIP reporting.
• Knowledge of sales tax regulations related to construction and service industries, including multi-state compliance.
• Proven experience as a Controller or in a similar leadership accounting role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and job costing.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting guidelines and procedures.
• Establish, implement, and monitor internal financial reporting controls and processes.
• Coordinate budgeting activities and financial forecasting.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and file state sales tax returns and manage routine state audits.
• Maintain and manage Work in Process (WIP) schedules and reporting.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and quality control over financial reporting and transactions.
• Manage compliance with payroll tax filing requirements.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Partner with project managers and cross-functional departments to ensure accurate project financial reporting and job costing.

Connaissances

Accounting expertise

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Whitecap Search is seeking a skilled accounting leader to oversee all accounting operations within the organization. The role requires deep experience in facility maintenance, trade services, or construction industries and a thorough understanding of industry-specific accounting practices.

You will manage billing, cost reporting, budgeting, and financial forecasting, coordinate with auditors, and strengthen internal controls.