Controller - GE Mechanical (Vineland, NJ)

OpenKrill; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkrill is seeking a Controller to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and to lead the Finance Department’s day‑to‑day operations. The role drives monthly close, oversees billing and cash flow, and serves as the primary operational partner to the Director of Finance.

You will manage AR/AP, ensure GAAP compliance for projects, review financial statements, and lead multi‑jurisdictional tax filings while mentoring finance staff.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction accounting or similar role.
• Experience with WIP and revenue recognition concepts.
• Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations, workflow, and personnel of the Finance Department, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Serve as the first level of escalation for Finance related operational issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure invoices, payments, reconciliations, collections activities, and accounting tasks continue to move without unnecessary delays.
• Own and execute a 5-business day monthly close including general ledger and intercompany reconciliations, while ensuring accuracy and consistency. Assist with preparation of monthly reporting package.
• Prepare, review and analyze financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and Work in Progress.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including proper revenue recognition for percentage of completion projects and service agreements.
• Own open work order WIP, ensuring timely processing, accurate job costing and review of profitability.
• Review branch financial results and investigate variances and key drivers.
• Ensure billing issues requiring Operations involvement are escalated and resolved promptly.
• Own the accounts receivable and collections process, including daily cash receipts, timely application of customer payments, monitoring of aged receivables, and collection issues
• Monitor daily and weekly cash activity and partner with the Director of Finance on cash forecasting and working capital management.
• Monitor and maintain bid contracts for renewals, expirations and rate changes.
• Complete multi-jurisdictional sales tax reconciliation and prepare filings.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Take ownership of special projects and other initiatives as assigned.
• Support senior management with financial insights into business growth and respond to ad hoc financial data requests.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

ERP systems (Dynamics 365 BC)

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Controller

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Finance

Supervises: AR & AP Specialist(s), Senior Accountant(s)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Controller is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records as well as the effective day-to-day operation of the Finance Department. The Controller provides hands‑on leadership, manages Finance personnel, drives monthly close, oversees billing and cash flow processes, and serves as the primary operational partner to the Director of Finance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the daily operations, workflow, and personnel of the Finance Department, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Serve as the first level of escalation for Finance related operational issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure invoices, payments, reconciliations, collections activities, and accounting tasks continue to move without unnecessary delays.
• Own and execute a 5-business day monthly close including general ledger and intercompany reconciliations, while ensuring accuracy and consistency. Assist with preparation of monthly reporting package.
• Prepare, review and analyze financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and Work in Progress.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including proper revenue recognition for percentage of completion projects and service agreements.
• Own open work order WIP, ensuring timely processing, accurate job costing and review of profitability.
• Review branch financial results and investigate variances and key drivers.
• Ensure billing issues requiring Operations involvement are escalated and resolved promptly.
• Own the accounts receivable and collections process, including daily cash receipts, timely application of customer payments, monitoring of aged receivables, and collection issues
• Monitor daily and weekly cash activity and partner with the Director of Finance on cash forecasting and working capital management.
• Monitor and maintain bid contracts for renewals, expirations and rate changes.
• Complete multi-jurisdictional sales tax reconciliation and prepare filings.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Take ownership of special projects and other initiatives as assigned.
• Support senior management with financial insights into business growth and respond to ad hoc financial data requests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in construction accounting or similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction/Mechanical/Service industry experience highly preferred; particularly experience with WIP, Percentage of Completion/Revenue Recognition, Job Costing, Change Orders and Project/Service Billing
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills
• High attention to detail, problem solving mindset and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software; Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred
• Ability to work as a team player