Controller

Australia-Employment; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct partnership with CFO

Growth path to CFO role

Ownership and autonomy

Small finance team with impact

100% onsite in South Jersey

Job summary

Jobot in Cherry Hill, NJ is seeking a permanent Construction Controller to lead all financial operations, reporting directly to the CFO and owning the accounting function.

You'll oversee GAAP, regulatory compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while guiding a small finance team in a fast-growing construction-focused company with strong long-term potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a senior finance or accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations at federal/state levels.
• Experience with automated financial reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports, statements, and projections.
• Advanced budgeting and forecasting, with profitability analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and leadership skills.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate planning.
• Coordinate and report financial performance to Management and Board.
• Prepare short and long-term forecasts for internal and external use.
• Oversee audits and tax functions with external firms.
• Develop and maintain policies for financial accounting and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition for construction projects.
• Manage budgets and financial reports across departments.

Skills

Strategic finance

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Financial reporting

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

AIA Billing

WIP

Project Accounting

Change Orders

Job description

Controller

$160000 - $200000 per year | Cherry Hill Township, NJ | On-site | Permanent

Rare opportunity for a strong Construction Controller who wants more than just another Controller seat. Join a growing, 100+ person organization where you’ll work directly with the CFO, take real ownership of the accounting and finance function, and have a

A bit about us:

We are supporting a growing, 100+ person construction and project-focused organization in the South Jersey area looking to add a Construction Controller. The company is continuing to expand both financially and in headcount and is looking for someone who can become a key part of the leadership team as they grow.

Why join us?

• $160K–$180K+ with flexibility for the right person
• 100% onsite in the South Jersey area
• Direct partnership with the CFO
• Clear opportunity to grow into the CFO role
• Significant ownership and autonomy
• Growing company with strong long-term opportunity
• Small finance team where you can make an immediate impact

Job Details

Are you a financial wizard with a knack for numbers and a passion for construction finance? We are seeking a Permanent Controller to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, growing company where you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure.
2. Coordinate, analyze, and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors (financial performance, projections and other special projects as required).
3. Prepare short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use with internal management and external parties.
4. Oversee audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms and review firms' performance.
5. Develop, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting, employee relations (hiring/terminating policies) and other corporate policies.
6. Proficiency in AIA Billing, WIP, Project Accounting, and Change Orders.
7. Analyze and manage revenue recognition and construction finance.
8. Manage the preparation of budgets and financial reports and oversee the financial management of all departments within the company.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. A minimum of 5+ years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position.
2. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
3. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
4. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
5. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
6. Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
7. Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
9. A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, or equivalent business experience.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our innovative company, and grow your career. If you are a dedicated, ambitious and self-driven financial professional, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.