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Controller/CFO

Confidential • Full-time • Burlington, NJ, US • $140k - $180k / year • 1m ago

Job Overview

An established mechanical services contractor (HVAC & plumbing) in the greater Philadelphia/South Jersey region is in a growth phase, actively expanding its service division, and looking for a hands-on Controller or CFO to lead financial operations through that growth. This is a leadership-level position for a numbers-driven professional who’s comfortable in a construction/trades environment, understands the financial complexities of project-based work, and is energized by building structure in a company that’s actively scaling. You’ll work closely with ownership and have direct input on financial strategy during a pivotal period.

Key Responsibilities

Construction accounting background is required.

Project Accounting

∙ Prepare and manage AIA-style progress billing (G702/G703 or equivalent)

∙ Maintain work-in-progress (WIP) reporting

∙ Track job costs across active contracts

Payroll & Compliance

∙ Directly process payroll for field and office staff

∙ Handle federal/state payroll tax filings

∙ Maintain compliance with wage and labor regulations

Cash & Banking

∙ Manage monthly reconciliations

∙ Own cash flow forecasting

∙ Maintain banking relationships

AR/AP Management

∙ Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions

∙ Monitor aging reports and collections

∙ Approve vendor payments

Reporting & Strategy

∙ Deliver monthly financials, variance reports, and KPI tracking

∙ Work directly with ownership on budgeting, forecasting, and growth planning

Qualifications

∙ 5+ years of hands-on construction accounting experience required — mechanical contracting, HVAC/plumbing, or closely related trades industry

∙ Direct, hands-on experience preparing progress billing and managing WIP schedules is required, not just familiarity

∙ Comfortable with construction accounting platforms (Sage, Viewpoint etc.) and payroll systems

∙ Solid grasp of payroll tax compliance at all levels

∙ Experience leading AR/AP staff

∙ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

∙ CPA/CMA a plus, not required

Compensation & Benefits

∙ $140K–$180K, commensurate with experience

∙ Medical/dental/vision

∙ FSA

∙ Short- and long-term disability

∙ 401(k) with match

∙ Paid holidays, sick/personal time, and vacation

Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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