Construction Controller
Middlesex, NJ - USA
Job Summary
ConstructionController
WeareseekinganexperiencedConstructionControllertotakeownershipoftheaccountingandfinancialoperationsforastablewell-establishedgeneralcontractorwithapproximately$40Minannualrevenue.
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The right person will be trustworthy gritty high integrity and comfortable operating with significant autonomy. Youll have the opportunity to put your stamp on the accounting function while joining a stable family-oriented organization with a long-tenured team and ambitious plans for future growth.
WhatYoullOwn
- Lead the monthly quarterly and year-end close process including financial statements and management reporting.
- OwnconstructionaccountingjobcostingWIPreportingrevenuerecognitionover/underbillingsprojectedcostsandanticipatedmargins.
- PartnerdirectlywithProjectManagersandOperationsoncost-to-completeprojectionsjobforecastsbudget-to-actualperformanceandprojectprofitability.
- Monitorbacklogprojectedrevenuegrossprofitprojectcashflowandoverallfinancialperformance.
- Maintaintheintegrityofthegeneralledgerreconciliationsjournalentriesaccrualsandinternalcontrols.
- LeadannualbudgetingandongoingforecastingwhiledevelopingmeaningfulKPIsandreportingforleadership.
- OverseeAPARbillingcollectionsretainagebankingbondinginsuranceandaudit-relatedrequests.
- Providefinancialinsightaroundequipmentstaffinginvestmentsandotherstrategicbusinessdecisions.
- ManageandsupportonedirectreportresponsibleforAPandpayroll.
- Evaluatecurrentaccountingprocessesandstrategicallyproposeimprovementsthatcreategreaterefficiencyaccountabilityandvisibilityacrosstheorganization.
- PartnercloselywithexecutiveleadershipandOperationsasthefinancialvoiceofthebusiness.
TheScope
This individual will be the primary accounting owner for an approximately $40M construction operation supported by one AP/payroll company typically manages 3-4 active projects at a time with individual project values ranging from approximately $2M$10M and project durations ranging from six months to two .
WhatWereLookingFor
- Bachelorsdegreerequired.
- StrongconstructionaccountingexperiencewithadeepunderstandingofjobcostingandWIP.
- Experiencewithrevenuerecognitioncost-to-completeforecastingprojectfinancialmanagementbudgetingandcash-flowmanagement.
- Abilitytoindependentlyowntheaccountingfunctionwithinaproject-basedorganization.
- StrongExcelskills;experiencewithFoundationSoftwareoranotherconstructionERPisaplus.
- Strategicmindsetwiththeconfidencetoidentifyopportunitiesandbringwell-thought-outproposalstoleadership.
- ComfortableworkingacrossAccountingOperationsProjectManagementandexecutiveleadership.
- Highleveloftrustworthinessintegrityaccountabilityanddiscretion.
- Grittyhands-onmentalitysomeonewillingtorolluptheirsleevesandownwhatneedstogetdone.
- Strongrelationship-buildingskillsandtheabilitytodriveaccountabilitywithouttakinganoverlycorporateapproach.
WhyThisOpportunity
This is not a turnaround situation or an unstable organization looking for someone to clean up a mess. It is a long-standing reliable construction company that is investing in its accounting function as it prepares for continued growth. Leadership wants fresh eyes and new ideas. They are looking for someone who will first understand the business and its people then strategically recommend changes rather than attempting to overhaul processes on day one.
FortherightConstructionControllerthisisanopportunitytobecomeatrustedstrategicpartnertoleadershiplevelupanestablishedaccountingdepartmentandhaveameaningfulvoiceinwheretheorganizationgoesnext.
Compensation&Benefits
- Competitivebasesalarytargetedat$115000$135000
- Bonusstructurebeingdeveloped.
- Medicaldentalandvisioncoverage.
- 401(k)withemployermatch.
- ThreeweeksofPTOwithaflexibleapproachtoadditionaltimeoff.
- Eightpaidholidays.
- Long-term growth potential as the company expands and continues building its finance and accounting leadership structure.
- Thisisanidealopportunityforaconstructionaccountingprofessionalwhowantsstabilitywithoutstagnationastrongbusinessmeaningfulownershipdirectaccesstoleadershipandtheopportunitytohelpshapethenextchapteroftheaccountingfunction.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
TGG is a leading provider of outsourced accounting and business advisory services for small to mid-size businesses across industries.