Controller - GE Mechanical (Vineland, NJ)

About this role

POSITION TITLE: Controller

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Finance

Supervises: AR & AP Specialist(s), Senior Accountant(s)

Position Overview

The Controller is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records as well as the effective day-to-day operation of the Finance Department. The Controller provides hands-on leadership, manages Finance personnel, drives monthly close, oversees billing and cash flow processes, and serves as the primary operational partner to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations, workflow, and personnel of the Finance Department, establishing clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Serve as the first level of escalation for Finance related operational issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure invoices, payments, reconciliations, collections activities, and accounting tasks continue to move without unnecessary delays.

Own and execute a 5-business day monthly close including general ledger and intercompany reconciliations, while ensuring accuracy and consistency. Assist with preparation of monthly reporting package.

• Prepare, review and analyze financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement and Work in Progress.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, including proper revenue recognition for percentage of completion projects and service agreements.
• Own open work order WIP, ensuring timely processing, accurate job costing and review of profitability.
• Review branch financial results and investigate variances and key drivers.
• Ensure billing issues requiring Operations involvement are escalated and resolved promptly.
• Own the accounts receivable and collections process, including daily cash receipts, timely application of customer payments, monitoring of aged receivables, and collection issues
• Monitor daily and weekly cash activity and partner with the Director of Finance on cash forecasting and working capital management.
• Monitor and maintain bid contracts for renewals, expirations and rate changes.
• Complete multi-jurisdictional sales tax reconciliation and prepare filings.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Take ownership of special projects and other initiatives as assigned.
• Support senior management with financial insights into business growth and respond to ad hoc financial data requests.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in construction accounting or similar role
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Preferred Qualifications

Construction/Mechanical/Service industry experience highly preferred; particularly experience with WIP, Percentage of Completion/Revenue Recognition, Job Costing, Change Orders and Project/Service Billing

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills
• High attention to detail, problem solving mindset and ability to work under pressure

Excellent leadership, analytical and communication skills

Proficiency in the use of MS Office, Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

• Experience with ERP systems and financial software; Microsoft Dynamics Business Central preferred
• Ability to work as a team player