Hands-On Controller: Financial Leadership & Job Costing

On Location; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

On Location is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a growing company. This role combines day-to-day operations with leadership, financial insight, and process improvements across the organization.

The ideal candidate will supervise accounting activities, drive month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with executives on budgeting and profitability analyses. A strong job costing background in project-based industries is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Must be a hands-on accounting leader who is willing and able to roll up their sleeves and work in the details when needed.
• Strong job costing experience is required, preferably within project-based, construction, labor, event services, or related industries.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Lead and participate in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and cash management functions.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Manage audit, banking, tax, and compliance activities.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting team.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, job profitability, and strategic financial analysis.
• Drive process improvements and system optimization initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

CPA CMA preferred

8+ years accounting

Job costing

GAAP & financial reporting

Team mentoring

Budgeting forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations

Job description

On Location is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a growing company. This role combines day-to-day operations with leadership, financial insight, and process improvements across the organization.

The ideal candidate will supervise accounting activities, drive month-end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with executives on budgeting and profitability analyses. A strong job costing background in project-based industries is essential.