Multi-Entity Controller | Growth-Focused Finance Leader

The Axel Group, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Axel Group, LLC in Lehigh Valley, PA seeks an experienced Accountant/Controller to lead multi-entity financial reporting and close processes. You will report to the President and help guide financial decisions across construction, real estate investments, and related operating entities.

You'll manage month-end close, prepare monthly statements, oversee AP, cash flow, and lender reporting while maintaining internal controls and accurate budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent with strong accounting experience.
• 4+ years of accounting experience; 4–6+ years preferred.
• Construction, Engineering or Architecture experience highly preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and multi-entity or multi-client accounting.
• Familiarity with MARK Systems, QuickBooks, or AppFolio is a plus.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
• Experience preparing lender reporting packages is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups; well-organized workbooks.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements across multiple entities.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, supporting schedules, and organized accounting records.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and maintain internal controls over financial transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, ensure timely invoice payments, and perform bank reconciliations as needed.
• Develop and maintain weekly cash flow projections across multiple entities.
• Coordinate cash management between operating, investment, and real estate entities.
• Maintain loan and debt schedules and ensure timely debt payments.
• Prepare lender reporting packages and monitor financial covenants and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain job cost budgets, analyze variances, and communicate significant issues to management.
• Assist with production budgets, cash flow forecasting, margin analysis, and special project reporting.
• Provide the President with financial reports and forward-looking analysis to support business decisions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Multi-entity accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Intercompany reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MARK Systems

QuickBooks

AppFolio

Job description

The Axel Group, LLC in Lehigh Valley, PA seeks an experienced Accountant/Controller to lead multi-entity financial reporting and close processes. You will report to the President and help guide financial decisions across construction, real estate investments, and related operating entities.

You'll manage month-end close, prepare monthly statements, oversee AP, cash flow, and lender reporting while maintaining internal controls and accurate budgets.