Senior Controller - In-Office Finance & Ops Leader

Poel Group Staffing Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Poel Group in Bayonne, NJ is seeking a Senior Controller to lead financial operations for a large, high-volume business. This hands-on leadership role requires strong experience in P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow control.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, tech-savvy, and capable of driving cost reductions, improving performance, and building a high-performing accounting team. Construction industry experience is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive Controller-level experience in a large, high-revenue organization.
• Strong command of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
• Proven ability to identify financial issues, control costs, and drive improvements.
• Strong operational understanding beyond accounting.
• Experience building and leading accounting teams.
• Construction industry experience is highly preferred.
• Analytical, tech-savvy and quick to understand complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, P&L, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Monitor financial performance and profitability, ensuring health and efficiency.
• Analyze expenses, identify unnecessary costs, and implement strategies to improve margins.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate business performance, support strategic decisions, and drive operational improvements.
• Lead and manage the accounting team, including AP, AR, and other accounting functions.
• Establish clear expectations, hold team members accountable, and build a high-performing department.
• Improve financial systems, reporting processes, internal controls, and overall efficiency.
• Use technology and financial data to identify trends, solve problems, and make informed business decisions.

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Profitability analysis

Cost control

Operational finance

Team leadership

Financial systems

Construction industry experience

Job description

Poel Group in Bayonne, NJ is seeking a Senior Controller to lead financial operations for a large, high-volume business. This hands-on leadership role requires strong experience in P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow control.

The ideal candidate will be analytical, tech-savvy, and capable of driving cost reductions, improving performance, and building a high-performing accounting team. Construction industry experience is highly preferred.