Senior Construction Controller

G.E. Mechanical LLC; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

G.E. Mechanical, LLC in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Controller to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and to lead the Finance Department.

This role offers hands-on leadership, oversees billing, cash flow, and monthly close, and partners with the Director of Finance to drive performance. The successful candidate will have 5+ years in construction accounting or similar, a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, and experience with WIP, revenue recognition, job costing, and ERP

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction accounting or a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Construction/Mechanical/Service industry experience is highly preferred; familiarity with WIP, revenue recognition, job costing and project billing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations, workflow, and personnel of the Finance Department.
• Serve as the first level of escalation for Finance-related operational issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure invoices, payments, reconciliations, collections activities, and accounting tasks move without delays.
• Own and execute a 5-business day monthly close including general ledger and intercompany reconciliations, while ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Prepare, review and analyze financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and Work in Progress.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including proper revenue recognition for percentage of completion projects and service agreements.
• Own open work order WIP, ensuring timely processing, accurate job costing and review of profitability.
• Review branch financial results and investigate variances and key drivers.
• Ensure billing issues requiring Operations involvement are escalated and resolved promptly.
• Own the accounts receivable and collections process, including daily cash receipts, timely application of customer payments, monitoring of aged receivables, and collection issues
• Monitor daily and weekly cash activity and partner with the Director of Finance on cash forecasting and working capital management.
• Monitor and maintain bid contracts for renewals, expirations and rate changes.
• Complete multi-jurisdictional sales tax reconciliation and prepare filings.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Take ownership of special projects and other initiatives as assigned.
• Support senior management with financial insights into business growth and respond to ad hoc financial data requests.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

G.E. Mechanical, LLC in Vineland, NJ is seeking a Controller to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and to lead the Finance Department.

This role offers hands-on leadership, oversees billing, cash flow, and monthly close, and partners with the Director of Finance to drive performance. The successful candidate will have 5+ years in construction accounting or similar, a Bachelor's in accounting or finance, and experience with WIP, revenue recognition, job costing, and ERP