Controller — Growth-Focused Finance Leader (Construction)

Gemechanicalasp; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

G.E. Mechanical, LLC is seeking a Controller to oversee the Finance Department in Vineland, NJ. You will ensure accuracy of financial records, lead month-end close, manage billing and cash flow, and partner with the Director of Finance on strategic initiatives.

This role requires 5+ years in construction accounting, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and strong MS Office/ERP skills. You’ll drive compliance with U.S. GAAP, manage WIP and job costing, and mentor finance staff.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

ERP systems (Dynamics)

Job description

G.E. Mechanical, LLC is seeking a Controller to oversee the Finance Department in Vineland, NJ. You will ensure accuracy of financial records, lead month-end close, manage billing and cash flow, and partner with the Director of Finance on strategic initiatives.

This role requires 5+ years in construction accounting, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, and strong MS Office/ERP skills. You’ll drive compliance with U.S. GAAP, manage WIP and job costing, and mentor finance staff.