Controller - GE Mechanical (Vineland, NJ)

oriongroup; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

oriongroup is seeking a Controller to lead the Finance Department in New Jersey. You will ensure accurate financial records, drive monthly close, and oversee billing, cash flow, and compliance with US GAAP. This hands-on leadership role partners with the Director of Finance and supervises accounting staff.

The position requires a strong background in construction accounting, WIP, and job costing, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction accounting or similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Strong leadership and analytical abilities; proficient with MS Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Finance Department operations, set priorities and drive accountability.
• Escalate finance issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee invoicing, payments, reconciliations, collections and cash flow.
• Own a 5-business day monthly close including GL and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare, review and analyze P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and WIP.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, including revenue recognition for long projects.
• Own WIP and job costing, review profitability and variances.
• Monitor receivables, cash activity, and assist with forecast and working capital.
• Manage multi-branch financials, renewals, and rate changes; support ad hoc requests.

Skills

Construction accounting

Financial leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

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

• 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