Construction Controller | Lead Close, WIP & Reporting

National Contractors Inc.; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Contractors, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations, lead a small team, and partner with local leadership and our corporate accounting team to ensure accurate reporting and strong financial governance.

This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys owning the books, improving processes, building scalable structures, and driving financial discipline in a growing construction business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred; Finance degree with at least 21 accounting credit hours also considered.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with construction or related industry experience preferred.
• Recent, hands‑on ownership of month‑end close and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of WIP, job costing, and revenue recognition.
• Experience leading or guiding an accounting team.
• Strong accounting software and advanced Excel skills; QuickBooks or Sage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close, financial statements, general ledger reviews, and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Analyze financial variances and communicate results to leadership.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare supporting documentation for audits, taxes, and corporate reporting.
• Lead a small accounting team to ensure accurate work and timely reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports to support accurate revenue recognition and margin analysis.
• Monitor job costs against estimates and flag potential overruns.
• Partner with Project Managers to review project profitability and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee project billing and review commission calculations.
• Improve accounting processes, resolve gaps in legacy records, and document standard procedures.
• Strengthen internal controls and align reporting with corporate accounting requirements.
• Support accounting system improvements and transitions.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, review bank activity, and lead weekly cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Finance degree with 21 accounting credits

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

National Contractors, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting operations, lead a small team, and partner with local leadership and our corporate accounting team to ensure accurate reporting and strong financial governance.

This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys owning the books, improving processes, building scalable structures, and driving financial discipline in a growing construction business.