Financial Controller

Utilities One; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision)

Whole Life Insurance

401k Plan

PTO/Paid Holidays

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Utilities One is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting. This critical role involves ensuring compliance with US GAAP, managing close processes, and driving financial discipline across U.S. and international entities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, at least 7 years of progressive experience, and a strong knowledge of project-based accounting. This position offers a competitive benefits package including health and life insurance, a 401k plan, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP is required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations and reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in compliance with US GAAP.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and cost allocations across projects.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of US GAAP

7+ years of progressive accounting experience

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in telecom, utilities, or project-based service industries

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Modern accounting systems or ERPs

Job description

Financial Controller

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States - Moorestown, NJ

Description

At Utilities One, we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer specialized consulting services that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision. We believe our greatest strength is our people — a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact.

The Financial Controller role will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across the Company’s U.S. and international entities. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial records, timely close processes, compliance with regulatory requirements, and strong financial discipline to support rapid growth and operational scalability.

This is a hands‑on leadership role, suitable for someone who can both execute and build processes, systems, and a high-performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in full compliance with US GAAP.
• Prepare, review, and consolidate financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, and cost allocations across multiple entities and projects.
• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and chart of accounts aligned with US GAAP.
• Ensure accurate job costing, project accounting, and margin analysis for operational and field‑based activities.
• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and applicable local statutory and regulatory requirements for international entities.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and work with external auditors, accountants, and advisors.
• Support banking, insurance, and compliance requests by providing accurate and timely financial data.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities in partnership with the CFO.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity across U.S. and international operations.
• Analyze financial performance, variances, and trends and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Lead accounting system optimization, ERP improvements, and system integrations.
• Build scalable accounting processes to support growth, new entities, and geographic expansion.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive automation and process improvements across finance operations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members (onshore and offshore).
• Act as a finance partner to operations, HR, and executive leadership to support business decision‑making.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP is required, regardless of location.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility.
• Experience in telecom, utilities, construction, or other project‑based service industries is strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity and international accounting environments.
• Background in project-based, construction, telecom, utilities, or services-driven organizations is highly preferred.
• CPA or equivalent certification is a plus but not required.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with modern accounting systems or ERPs.

Benefits

• Health Insurance plans; (health, dental, vision);
• Whole Life Insurance;
• 401k Plan;
• PTO/Paid Holidays;
• Great Work Environment;
• Career Advancement Opportunities.