Controller - 29724 at DAVRON LLC in Newark, NJ

Bring your construction accounting expertise to a fast-paced, mission-driven organization in West Caldwell, New Jersey, where accuracy, cash visibility, and job profitability directly shape day-to-day decisions. In this Controller opportunity, you’ll lead month-end close, WIP reporting, job costing, billing, purchasing controls, and internal controls across New Construction and Service divisions.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Controller position include:

• 10+ years of construction accounting and finance experience, including 3-5 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior construction accounting leadership role.
• Strong expertise in WIP reporting, job costing, revenue recognition, cost-to-complete forecasting, AIA billing, retainage, and change order management.
• Strong understanding of AR, AP, purchasing controls, payroll, inventory accounting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills, with the ability to partner closely with executive leadership and provide meaningful financial insight.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, establish deadlines and measurable performance standards, and drive process improvement.
• Own the monthly close, ensuring financial statements are delivered no later than the 10th business day of the following month.
• Oversee AIA and service billing, monitor unbilled revenue and retainage, and manage weekly AR aging and collection priorities.
• Maintain three-way matching, enforce inventory controls, and ensure reconciliations and documentation are complete before month-end close.

Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision through Horizon; 3 weeks PTO; 401(k) with 4% match; life insurance; and up to 100% medical coverage for the right candidate.

DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!

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Seeking an exciting and prosperous career path? Look no further! Apply now to join our team and take the first step towards an amazing career journey!

CONTROLLER|CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTING|WIP REPORTING|JOB COSTING|REVENUE RECOGNITION|AIA BILLING|RETAINAGE|CHANGE ORDER MANAGEMENT|ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE|ACCOUNTS PAYABLE|SAGE 300 CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE|EXCEL

Pay: $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person