Controller - Construction Company - Base Salary to 120k/year - Philadelphia, PA - Allsearch Recruiting

Controller - Construction Company - Base Salary to 120k/year - Philadelphia, PA

• Our client is full service demolition and remediation construction company in the Philadelphia area, looking to bring on a Controller for their firm. The Controller will be part of the senior staff and heavily involved on the financial side of the business. The ideal candidate will possess a construction accounting background with an understanding of SAGE or other construction accounting software.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounting operations of the company.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis as required by the President and/or Operations.
• Assist in the development of project budgets.
• Ensure accurate, systematic, and timely recording of all transactions.
• Supervise accounting staff, tax managers, and other related positions.
• Oversee employee training programs, identify developmental needs within the accounting team, and ensure cross-training for critical capabilities.
• Participate in developing and implementing job cost data gathering procedures from field operations.
• Collaborate with project management staff to ensure compliance with accounting procedures, including periodic review and analysis of job cost estimates.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Assist with the development of the company’s annual budget and financial planning, reporting significant budget variances to management.
• Work with external accounting and financial firms.
• Provide occasional assistance with the weekly payroll process.
• Manage the Work in Progress (WIP) schedule.
• Oversee general conditions and indirect cost management.
• Ensure tax compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and manage tax planning strategies.
• Monitor cash flow, maintain banking relationships, and manage cash forecasting to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Oversee and ensure timely preparation of accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Management

Qualifications:

• 5+years of experience in construction accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Skilled in decision-making and multi-tasking.
• Experience working with banks and other financial institutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong expertise in Excel.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 90k - 120k/year range
• Benefits

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