Construction Controller: Lead Accounting & Job Costing

firstPRO, Inc; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc is seeking a hands-on Controller to own the entire financial operation in a growing South Jersey construction company. You will lead accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and compliance, acting as a trusted advisor to ownership.

You'll manage day-to-day accounting, month-end closes, and strategic reporting, while partnering with leadership to drive budgets, cash flow, and project profitability across a dynamic, expanding business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting.
• Experience processing Certified Payroll Reports is required.
• Hands-on with union payroll reporting, fringe benefits, and prevailing wage compliance.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Company's Accounting Function, overseeing all close processes.
• Manage payroll, union reporting, fringe benefits, and compliance.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, loans, and balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee AP, AR, cash management, and collections.
• Provide job cost reporting and project profitability insights with PMs.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning with ownership.
• Coordinate tax filings and audits with the outside CPA.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Construction industry experience

Financial reporting

Payroll & union reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication with ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

firstPRO, Inc is seeking a hands-on Controller to own the entire financial operation in a growing South Jersey construction company. You will lead accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and compliance, acting as a trusted advisor to ownership.

You'll manage day-to-day accounting, month-end closes, and strategic reporting, while partnering with leadership to drive budgets, cash flow, and project profitability across a dynamic, expanding business.