Growing Energy Construction Co seeks Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Controller in Cherry Hill Township, NJ (hybrid) to oversee corporate accounting and project finance, reporting to the CFO and partnering with operations to strengthen financial infrastructure.

The role supports acquisition activity, drives process improvements, and enhances profitability across multi-entity environments, with a salary range of $140,000–$155,000 plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within construction, electrical contracting, energy services, or another project-based industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close, revenue recognition, WIP accounting, job costing, and project profitability analysis.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and reporting tools.
• CPA, public accounting experience, or experience in a multi-entity environment is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and maintenance of strong accounting controls across multiple entities.
• Oversee project accounting functions including WIP reporting, revenue recognition, job costing, cash flow forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project performance, manage financial risks, and improve overall profitability.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Support acquisition due diligence, integration activities, and the standardization of financial processes across newly acquired entities.
• Drive process improvements, ERP optimization, and the development of scalable reporting and business intelligence capabilities.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Project accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

WIP accounting

Job costing

Project profitability analysis

Communication with leadership

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Controller

Location: Cherry Hill Township, NJ (hybrid)
Salary Range: $140,000 – $155,000 + Bonus

Highlights of the Controller Opportunity

• The Company: A leading provider of electrical contracting and energy solutions specializing in complex commercial and industrial projects, including renewable energy and EV infrastructure.
• The Growth: Experiencing rapid growth through strategic acquisitions that continue to expand capabilities and market reach.
• The Position: Reporting directly to the CFO, this newly created Controller role will oversee both corporate accounting and project finance, serving as a key business partner to operations while helping strengthen the company’s financial infrastructure.
• The Opportunity: Join a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven organization where you’ll play a key role in strengthening the finance function, supporting strategic growth initiatives, and partnering with leadership to drive business performance.

Controller Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and maintenance of strong accounting controls across multiple entities.
• Oversee project accounting functions including WIP reporting, revenue recognition, job costing, cash flow forecasting, and profitability analysis.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project performance, manage financial risks, and improve overall profitability.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting to support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Support acquisition due diligence, integration activities, and the standardization of financial processes across newly acquired entities.
• Drive process improvements, ERP optimization, and the development of scalable reporting and business intelligence capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within construction, electrical contracting, energy services, or another project-based industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close, revenue recognition, WIP accounting, job costing, and project profitability analysis.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and reporting tools.
• CPA, public accounting experience, or experience in a multi-entity environment is a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and operations teams.