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Controller

Cherry Bekaert
Williamstown, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
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Ready to take ownership of the financial operations for a growing $75M industrial/civil construction company?

We seeking a highly skilled Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, cash management, job costing, compliance, and strategic financial planning. Reporting directly to the President, this is a key leadership role for an experienced construction accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on environment.

What You'll Own:

✅ Financial reporting & month-end close
✅ Job costing, WIP schedules & project profitability analysis
✅ Percentage-of-completion accounting
✅ Multi-state payroll, tax & compliance oversight
✅ Cash flow management, budgeting & forecasting
✅ AP, AR & payroll team leadership
✅ Audit, insurance & bonding coordination
✅ Strategic partnership with executive leadership

What We're Looking For:

✔ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
✔ 7 years of accounting experience with senior leadership responsibility
✔ 5 years of construction accounting experience required
✔ Expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, and construction billing
✔ Knowledge of multi-state payroll and tax compliance
✔ Experience with Spectrum, Vista, Sage 300, Foundation, or similar ERP systems
✔ CPA preferred

Why Join Us?
  • Lead the finance function for a well-established, growing contractor
  • Partner directly with ownership and executive leadership
  • Opportunity to influence business strategy and operational performance
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) match, health benefits, and PTO
  • Competitive Salary range of 125K to 140K

If you're a hands-on construction accounting leader ready to make a significant impact, we'd love to connect.

Apply today or message me directly for a confidential conversation.

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