<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership for a growing manufacturing company in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This role will guide core accounting operations, deliver timely and accurate reporting, and help leadership make sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing finance, a strong command of cost and inventory accounting, and a practical approach to improving performance across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are already in contact with one of our Recruiting Managers, please reach out to them directly to discuss this opportunity. If not, for immediate consideration, please apply or call Warren Knight at 484-214-2624</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full accounting function, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls, and reliable financial operations across the business.</p><p>• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, producing financial statements, management reporting, and performance insights for leadership.</p><p>• Oversee manufacturing finance activities such as cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, and analysis of production and margin trends.</p><p>• Work closely with operations, supply chain, sales, and executive leaders to evaluate results and support informed strategic and operational decisions.</p><p>• Build, coach, and develop the accounting team while promoting ownership, consistency, and continuous process improvement.</p><p>• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance practices to support audit readiness and regulatory adherence.</p><p>• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts, including analysis of variances and forward-looking business projections.</p><p>• Supervise core transactional processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, general ledger activity, and cash management.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit and tax support activities while serving as the primary financial contact for outside accounting partners.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, streamline financial processes, and support capital investments and other business initiatives.</p>
<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>Central NJ Construction company has immediate need for a permanent a Controller. The Controller must have prior construction industry experience and be comfortable performing the responsibilities included below: -Daily reporting to management of Cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, line of credit. -Weekly review and reconciliation of the accounts payable balances to ensure all items are accurate. - Budgeting and Forecasting - Review of the balance sheet and profit and loss statements to - WIP Report maintenance - Working with project manager/ estimator/ management on reconciling issues with jobs on the schedule. - Administering the weekly payroll and working with the third-party provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll. - Assist the project manager/estimator/management in financial requests related to bid submission. </p><p> Salary in the 150-160K range plus M/D/V and retirement savings plan.</p>