Construction Controller - Sage

Michael Page; Franklin Lakes (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

A well-established construction company in Franklin Lakes, NJ is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations. The candidate should possess a strong understanding of construction project accounting and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, job costing, and AIA billing. The position offers a full-time role with competitive compensation and benefits package and requires hands-on involvement in financial activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction or project-based accounting.
• Strong understanding of construction workflows and financial controls.
• Comfortable working hands-on while providing leadership.
• Hands-on leadership in a lean, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including job costing and cash management.
• Manage construction and project-based accounting activities.
• Prepare and manage AIA billing including G702 and G703 applications.
• Oversee job costing and project financial controls, ensuring alignment between field activity and financial reporting
• Prepare, review, and manage AIA billing, including G702 and G703 pay applications and requisitions
• Ensure accurate coordination between accounting systems and field-level reporting
• Oversee HR administration, benefits and retirement programs, and insurance and risk management
• Maintain disciplined financial controls, reporting accuracy, and compliance
• Operate effectively in a lean team environment, with the opportunity for the role to evolve as the company grows

Skills

Sage software

Construction project accounting

Financial reporting

Job costing management

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established construction company based in Franklin Lakes, NJ, is looking for an experienced Controller. This is a FTE role and the successful candidate will have 5+ years of Construction & Sage software experience. This role is 5 days per week in office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, job costing, cash management, and financial reporting
• Maintain hands-on involvement in accounting execution as needed, despite having administrative support
• Manage construction and project-based accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Oversee job costing and project financial controls, ensuring alignment between field activity and financial reporting
• Prepare, review, and manage AIA billing, including G702 and G703 pay applications and requisitions
• Ensure accurate coordination between accounting systems and field-level reporting
• Oversee HR administration, benefits and retirement programs, and insurance and risk management
• Maintain disciplined financial controls, reporting accuracy, and compliance
• Operate effectively in a lean team environment, with the opportunity for the role to evolve as the company grows

Profile

• Sage - Accounting and project job costing
• Prior construction or project-based accounting experience (required)
• Strong understanding of construction workflows, pay applications, and project financial control
• Comfortable working hands-on while also providing leadership and oversight
• Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency

Job Offer

Very competitive compensation & benefits package!

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