Controller

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. is seeking a Controller to join our team at our headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations of the organization. This role will lead the Finance team, including Finance Manager, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and all aspects of the Finance Department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, mathematical aptitude, organizational capability, and written and verbal communication skills. The Controller will work in close partnership with the CFO to ensure effective management of all financial aspects of the company. Training is an integral part of this role. The candidate must master all aspects of the department in order to lead and train the other personnel under its charge. Responsibilities: OverseeallaccountingdepartmentsincludingFinance Manager, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivableand Payroll. Ensureallreceiving isdonecorrectly bythepurchasing department to aid finance in precise job costing. Reviewbudgets andforecasts foreachprojectprepared bytheFinance Manager. Develop andmaintainprojectbudgets,forecasts,andcostreports. Monitorprojectprofitability andidentifyfinancialrisks andopportunities. Ensureaccuraterevenue recognition and percentage ofcompletion ofaccounting. Review andanalyze allreportsprepared bytheFinance Manager foroutsideaccountsintimelyandaccuratemonthly,quarterly,andannualfinancialstatements. Manageandreview allmonth-end andyear-endcloseoutprocess forbankaccounts,creditcards,AccountsPayable andAccounts Receivable. Manage,monitorandensure allvendoraccounts areproperlymaintainedandaccuratelyreconciledweekly andmonthly. Analyzefinancialresults andprovidemanagement withreports onprofitability,margins,and cost controls. Prepareandmonitorcashflowforecasts andmanageworkingcapital. Review all AIAbillingbefore it issent tocustomerstoensure alllabor andmaterial isbilledproperly. EnsureFinance Manager and Accounts Receivabledepartmentssubmitallbilling (bothservice and AIAbilling)timelytocustomers. Communicate andwork withvendors toensuretimelypaymentsand noholds are on accounts. Managecashflow toensureprojectfunds areallocatedto thepropervendorsfor jobmaterials. Monitor allincomingreceivables toensureproperallocationforjobmaterialsandoverheadcosts. Preparefinancialanalyses andreports forexecutivemanagement. Job Costing and Project Accounting: Monitorjobcosting forservice andprojectwork,includinglabor,materials,equipment,andsubcontractors Reviewwork-inprogress (WIP)schedules andpercentage-of-completionreporting Identify areas with overbudgetcosts andbillingissues Work withoperations and Project Managers toproperlyprepare accurate monthlyjobrequisitions forbilling Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead and prepareannualbudgeting andperiodicforecastingprocesses forreview withmanagement Trackactualresultsversusbudget andpresent tomanagement withdetailed findings Providemanagement withpricingsupport forlaborrateanalysis andoverheadallocation Ensureaccurateallocation oflabor,equipment,materials,andoverheadcosts. Meet withProject Managers toevaluateprojectprogress. Meet withmanagement withweekly,monthly,andannualbudgetreports toanalyzejobprofitability andfinancialstatus. Compliance and Control: Ensurecompliance withtaxrequirements Workclosely andcoordinate withoutsideaccountingfirms tomaintainaccuratebooks andrecords and forquarterly andannualfinancialreports Maintain stronginternalcontrols andprocesses forthe FinanceTeam Work withoutside auditors forinsuranceaudits. Work withoutsidebrokers forinsurancerenewals, obtaininglossruns,providingpayrollestimates,jobestimates, andannualrevenueestimates. Ensurejobsand processesareproperlysetup in Sage. Reviewalllienwaivers andprojectspecificdocumentsprepared bytheFinance Manager. EnsuretheFinance Managerprovidesallnecessarydocuments (lienwaivers,insurancecertificatesetc.) to theclient forpaymentrelease. Ensurenobillingdeadlines aremissed. Ensureallbilling isprovided tomanagement atleast ten (10)daysprior tosubmissionduedate forproperreview andbilling. Reviewallbillingprior tosubmission toclientele Payroll and Labor Cost Oversight: Overseepayrollprocessing. Reviewweeklypayrollreports toensureaccuracy Ensureaccuratelaborallocation tojobs anddepartments. Monitorovertime,burdenrates,andlaborefficiency. Prepare andanalyzelaborreportsforpresentationstomanagement. Cash Flow and Treasury Management: Monitor andanalyzeallcompany andprojectcashflowrequirements. Providemanagement withweekly,monthly,quarterly,andannual reports ofcashflowrequirements. Oversee all Accounts Payable toensurecompliance withproperpaymentschedules. Coordinate withlenders,bondingcompanies, andfinancialinstitutions asneeded. Monitorbankaccountsdaily andprovidemanagementwithadailyreport foractualcash onhand. Monitor allcreditcards toensureproperpayments;charges andcredits are allproperlyallocated. System and Process Improvement: Monitor andmanagethe Finance Departmentandoptimizeaccounting andjob-costsystems(Sage 100 Contractor) Improvefinancialprocesses,reporting automation,andinternalworkflows. Review,modify,orprepare asnecessary forastandardoperatingprocedurebook forallprocesses of the Finance Department. Manage andmonitorallsupportsystemintegrationsbetweenaccounting,fieldoperations,andbilling. Leadership and Collaboration: Supervise andtrainaccountingstaff;AccountsPayable,AccountsReceivable,and Finance Manager. Serve asafinancialpartner for ownership,operations,andprojectmanagementteams. Providefinancialguidance toallareas of thecompany. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or financeisrequired Experience in the construction industry and knowledge of A|A requisitions 7+ years of related experience isrequired Strongunderstanding ofjobcosting andproject-basedaccounting Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting guidelines ProficiencywithMicrosoft Office andaccountingsoftware Experience with Sage 100 Contractor (preferred) Experience inconstruction,plumbing,HVAC,orotherskilledtradespreferred A valuable record of improving financial results About Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc.: Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. is aconmercialplumbing and HVAC company dedicated to: Providing premier workmanship and consistent delivery of reliable plumbing,heating,and HVAC systems. We deliverexpertiseand professionalism in a competitive marketplace, using innovative techniques and tools to enhance productivity and efficiency, and meet crucial deadlines. Ourgoalisto deliverbetter cost returns that will deliver greater value. When Haddad Plumbing & Heating Inc. is awarded a new construction project, our managers apply theirexpertiseto present a comprehensive proposal that meets all requirements. Our in-house drafters then create technical designs andplansto be used by construction engineers. Project managers work closely with the general contractor and team of supervisors to ensure that the projectremainson schedule without sacrificing quality work. Finally, our team of project managers with plumbing and HVAC supervisors coordinate when and how plumbing and HVAC systems are synergized and implemented. With all projects, our goal is to earn our clients’ trust to be their plumbing and HVAC contractor of choice, now and in the future. Our success is measured by achieving our clients’ vision and objectives for the project, but going above and beyond their expectations as guided by our core values. Here at Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc., we earn this privilege with our clients by providing best-in-class service, value, and quality in every project. Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. includes benefits such as health care, paid time off and retirement savings. Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk and listen. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position with working hours scheduled from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Travel No travel is expected for this position. Compensation: $135,000 - $150,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr