Controller

WhiteCap Workforce Solutions; Union (NJ); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Whitecap Search is seeking a skilled accounting leader to oversee all accounting operations within the organization. The role requires deep experience in facility maintenance, trade services, or construction industries and a thorough understanding of industry-specific accounting practices.

You will manage billing, cost reporting, budgeting, and financial forecasting, coordinate with auditors, and strengthen internal controls.

Formación

• 10 years of accounting experience in facility maintenance, trade services, or construction.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, including job costing and WIP reporting.
• Knowledge of sales tax regulations related to construction and service industries, including multi-state compliance.
• Proven experience as a Controller or in a similar leadership accounting role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and job costing.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure compliance with financial reporting guidelines and procedures.
• Establish, implement, and monitor internal financial reporting controls and processes.
• Coordinate budgeting activities and financial forecasting.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and file state sales tax returns and manage routine state audits.
• Maintain and manage Work in Process (WIP) schedules and reporting.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and quality control over financial reporting and transactions.
• Manage compliance with payroll tax filing requirements.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Partner with project managers and cross-functional departments to ensure accurate project financial reporting and job costing.

Conocimientos

Accounting expertise

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Whitecap Search is seeking a skilled professional to oversee and manage all aspects of accounting operations within our organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the facility maintenance, trade services, or construction industry, and possess a strong understanding of industry-specific accounting practices. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job Function

• Billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and job costing.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure compliance with all financial reporting guidelines and procedures.
• Establish, implement, and monitor internal financial reporting controls and processes.
• Coordinate and direct budgeting activities and financial forecasting.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and file state sales tax returns and manage routine state audits.
• Maintain and manage Work in Process (WIP) schedules and reporting.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Ensure accuracy and quality control over financial reporting and transactions.
• Manage compliance with local, state, and federal reporting and payroll tax filing requirements.
• Develop and document accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Partner with project managers and cross-functional departments to ensure accurate project financial reporting and job costing.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• 10 years of accounting experience within the facility maintenance, trade services, construction industry, or a related service industry, with a strong understanding of industry-specific accounting practices.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing and Work in Process (WIP) reporting.
• Knowledge of sales tax regulations related to construction and service industries, including exempt organizations, capital improvement projects, maintenance vs. construction classifications, and multi-state compliance requirements.
• Proven experience as a Controller or in a similar leadership accounting role.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.