Finance Manager

Haddad Plumbing & Heating; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. in Newark, NJ seeks a Finance Manager to oversee daily financial operations including AP, AR, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will monitor project costs, support project managers, and ensure internal controls.

This is a full-time role requiring strong leadership and experience in construction accounting. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in finance or construction accounting, and proficiency with Sage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting, finance, or construction accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of job costing and project-based accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience training, mentoring, and developing accounting staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Sage 100 Contractor preferred.
• Construction/plumbing/HVAC or skilled trades experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including AP, AR, payroll oversight, and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor job costing, project budgets, profitability, and WIP reports.
• Prepare forecasts, profitability studies, expenses analyses, and financial reports for management.
• Manage collections and ensure timely billing, including AIA billing and requisitions.
• Maintain accounting on change orders, contracts, lien waivers, bonds, and insurance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Purchasing on budgets and costs.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Ensure accounting standards, internal controls, and reporting compliance.
• Coordinate with external accountants/auditors as needed.
• Oversee payroll processes and time transfers between ExakTime, Sage, and iSolved.
• Improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and internal workflows.
• Develop and maintain Finance Department SOPs and KPI monitoring.
• Train, mentor, and develop accounting staff; support ownership objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by President and CFO.

Skills

Organizational

Analytical

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager to join our team at our headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. The Finance Manager will oversee the daily financial operations of the company, including accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Bank Reconciliations, and Credit Card Reconciliations
• Monitor and review job costing, project budgets, profitability, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports
• Prepare monthly forecasts, profitability studies, expense analyses, and financial reports for management
• Manage accounts receivable collections and ensure timely customer billing, including AIA billing and requisitions
• Review and maintain accurate accounting of project change orders, contracts, lien waivers, bonds, and insurance requirements
• Work closely with Project Managers and Purchasing to review budgets, estimates, and project costs
• Prepare and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
• Coordinate with outside accountants and auditors as necessary
• Oversee payroll processes and coordinate time transfers between ExakTime, Sage, and iSolved
• Manage and optimize financial systems, including Sage 100 Contractor
• Improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and internal workflows
• Develop and maintain Finance Department Standard Operating Procedures
• Oversee implementation and monitoring of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) programs
• Manage, train, mentor, and develop accounting personnel, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll staff
• Partner with ownership and management to support company objectives and cost-improvement initiatives
• Other duties as assigned by the President and CFO

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting, finance, or construction accounting experience
• Strong understanding of job costing and project-based accounting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Proven ability to manage, train, and develop employees
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive projects to completion
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software
• Experience with Sage 100 Contractor preferred
• Experience in construction, plumbing, HVAC, or other skilled trades preferred
• Demonstrated record of improving financial performance and operational efficiency
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus

Compensation:

$90,000 - $110,000

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position Monday - Friday. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.