Accounting Controller

The Axel Group is seeking out an experience Accountant/Controllers for our client in Lehigh Valley.

Our client is a well-established, family-owned homebuilder and real estate investment company with a history dating back to 1969. The organization operates throughout the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania, with business activities spanning residential homebuilding, land development, real estate investments, and related operating entities.

This is an opportunity to join a small, close-knit team where your contributions will have a direct impact on financial operations and business decisions. Reporting directly to the President, the Controller will oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities while providing financial insights to support the company's continued growth.

Homebuilding experience is not required. The company is open to candidates with strong accounting fundamentals who are eager to learn the business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Manage monthly and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements across multiple entities.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, supporting schedules, and organized accounting records.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and maintain appropriate internal controls over financial transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, ensure timely invoice payments, and perform bank reconciliations as needed.

Cash Flow, Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Develop and maintain weekly cash flow projections across multiple entities.
• Coordinate cash management between operating, investment, and real estate entities.
• Maintain loan and debt schedules and ensure timely debt payments.
• Prepare lender reporting packages and monitor financial covenants and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain job cost budgets, analyze variances, and communicate significant issues to management.
• Assist with production budgets, cash flow forecasting, margin analysis, and special project reporting.
• Provide the President with financial reports and forward-looking analysis to support business decisions.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare monthly sales and use tax reports and payments.
• Coordinate annual business privilege taxes, 1099 filings, and Pennsylvania annual reports.
• Work with the company's external CPA firm to provide trial balances, supporting schedules, and documentation for year-end accounting and tax filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with strong accounting experience.
• At least 4 years of accounting experience; 4–6+ years preferred.
• Experience in Construction, Engineering or Architecture is highly preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and multi-entity or multi-client accounting.
• Familiarity with MARK Systems, QuickBooks, or AppFolio is a plus.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.
• Experience preparing lender reporting packages is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and well-organized workbooks.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through.
• Ability to balance hands-on accounting responsibilities with financial analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Interested?

If you're an accounting professional looking to take ownership of multi-entity financial reporting and work closely with company leadership, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect. Apply today to learn more about this position.