Controller

Soni; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance options

Retirement and profit-sharing benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Soni in Marlton, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations, overseeing financial reporting, cash flow, and internal controls while partnering with leadership to guide business decisions.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in accounting, GAAP knowledge, and construction-industry exposure, with full-cycle accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting. Onsite work; competitive pay with bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager or similar role experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and general accounting principles.
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with job costing, project accounting, and WIP reporting.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Manage job costing, project financials, and work-in-progress reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial performance.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Work closely with executive leadership on financial planning and business decisions.
• Manage and develop the accounting team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Full-cycle accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 + bonus

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Schedule: Onsite

Position Overview

Our client is a construction company seeking an experienced, hands‑on Controller to oversee its accounting and financial operations. This individual will play a key role in managing the company's financial reporting, accounting processes, cash flow, and overall financial performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general accounting and experience within the construction industry. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to take ownership of the accounting function and work closely with company leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Manage job costing, project financials, and work-in-progress reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and financial performance.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Work closely with executive leadership on financial planning and business decisions.
• Manage and develop the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience managing full‑cycle accounting and month‑end close.
• Previous construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of job costing, project accounting, and WIP reporting.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Competitive base salary of $120,000 - $130,000+, depending on experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Retirement and profit‑sharing benefits.
• Paid vacation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established and growing construction business.
• Take ownership of the company's accounting and financial operations.
• Work directly with executive leadership.
• Play an important role in the company's continued growth.
• Enjoy a collaborative, family‑oriented work environment.

Compensation: $120,000 to $130,000 annually

Compensation is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications.