Controller- Construction

Sole Solutions LLC; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sole Solutions LLC in New Jersey seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and finance function for a growing construction company. You will oversee financial operations, month-end close, and strengthen controls while partnering with leadership to support growth.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in construction accounting, expertise in job costing, WIP, project financials, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of job costing and WIP reporting.
• Experience in a controller or senior accounting role.
• Experience leading accounting teams and improving processes.
• Construction ERP experience; Sage 300 CRE preferred.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Manage construction accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and project profitability.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and cash flow.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Improve internal controls, processes, and procedures.
• Partner with executives on financial strategy and business decisions.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Internal controls

Education

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

Controller – Construction--- Northern New Jersey

We are seeking a hands‑on Controller to lead the accounting and finance function for a growing construction company. This individual will oversee financial operations, strengthen processes, develop the accounting team, and partner with executive leadership to support continued growth.

The ideal candidate has a strong construction accounting background, experience in a larger construction environment, and expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, project financials, and financial reporting. This is an opportunity for a strategic yet hands‑on leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and driving accountability.

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Manage construction accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and project profitability.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and cash flow.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Improve internal controls, processes, and accounting procedures.
• Partner with executive leadership and operations on financial strategy and business decisions.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, in construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting.
• Previous Controller or senior accounting leadership experience preferred.
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Construction ERP experience; Sage 300 CRE preferred.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Growth Opportunity: This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the business, build and lead the finance function, and grow into a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position over time.