<p>Family owned construction firm located outside of the Philadelphia Suburbs seeks a Controller with proven WIP exposure. The responsibilities for this role will consist of maintaining overhead budget, managing cash disbursements, assisting with client invoicing and billing transactions, overseeing general ledger maintenance, developing benefit plans, preparing and filing annual reports, coordinating with the payroll department as needed, managing vendor relationships, and reviewing bank account reconciliations. The ideal Controller for this role must have knowledge of current industry regulations, and excellent auditing skills.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities</p><p>·      Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll oversight </p><p>·      Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP </p><p>·      Oversee and maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, ensuring proper revenue recognition and project tracking </p><p>·      Manage and refine job costing processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple projects </p><p>·      Partner with project managers and leadership to provide financial insights on project performance and profitability </p><p>·      Monitor cash flow, support forecasting efforts, and ensure financial stability of ongoing projects </p><p>·      Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets </p><p>·      Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners as needed</p>

<p>The ideal Controller will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar.</p><p><br></p><p>Other requirements for the Controller role include and are not limited to:</p><ul><li>5+ years of proven accounting experience</li><li>Construction and/or Real Estate industry experience preferred</li><li>Strong knowledge of WIP accounting and reporting </li><li>Hands-on experience with job costing and project-based accounting </li><li>Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards </li><li>Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills </li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills </li></ul><p>For more information on this Controller role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2365 and reference JO#03710-0013432273.</p>

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