Cherry Bekaert LLP

Controller

Cherry Bekaert LLP$125K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 7+ years of accounting experience with senior leadership responsibility
  • 5+ years of construction accounting experience
  • Expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, and construction billing
  • Knowledge of multi-state payroll and tax compliance
  • Experience with ERP systems like Spectrum, Vista, Sage 300 or Foundation
  • CPA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial reporting and month-end close procedures
  • Manage job costing, WIP schedules, and project profitability analysis
  • Oversee percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Ensure compliance with multi-state payroll and tax regulations
  • Manage cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting activities
  • Lead AP, AR, and payroll teams
  • Coordinate audit, insurance, and bonding processes
  • Act as a strategic partner with executive leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) match
  • Health benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full Job Description
Controller Opportunity | South Jersey

Ready to take ownership of the financial operations for a growing $75M industrial/civil construction company?

We seeking a highly skilled Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, cash management, job costing, compliance, and strategic financial planning. Reporting directly to the President, this is a key leadership role for an experienced construction accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on environment.

What You'll Own:

✓ Financial reporting & month-end close
✓ Job costing, WIP schedules & project profitability analysis
✓ Percentage-of-completion accounting
✓ Multi-state payroll, tax & compliance oversight
✓ Cash flow management, budgeting & forecasting
✓ AP, AR & payroll team leadership
✓ Audit, insurance & bonding coordination
✓ Strategic partnership with executive leadership

What We're Looking For:

✓ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
✓ 7+ years of accounting experience with senior leadership responsibility
✓ 5+ years of construction accounting experience required
✓ Expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, and construction billing
✓ Knowledge of multi-state payroll and tax compliance
✓ Experience with Spectrum, Vista, Sage 300, Foundation, or similar ERP systems
✓ CPA preferred

  • Lead the finance function for a well-established, growing contractor
  • Partner directly with ownership and executive leadership
  • Opportunity to influence business strategy and operational performance
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) match, health benefits, and PTO
  • Competitive Salary range of 125K to 140K

If you're a hands-on construction accounting leader ready to make a significant impact, we'd love to connect.

Apply today or message me directly for a confidential conversation.

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About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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