Controller

Controller – Construction Industry Howell, NJ (Onsite) Our client, a growing and well-established company in the construction industry, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead and manage all accounting and financial operations. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with a strong background in construction accounting and expertise in QuickBooks Online. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and safeguard company assets Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow management Manage accounting for fixed assets, including vehicles and equipment/containers Lead and support a small accounting team (1–2 staff), ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data Prepare and manage annual budgets and forecasts Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to leadership Prepare and present monthly financial reporting packages to executive management Drive initiatives to improve profitability, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, and external partners Partner with external CPA firm on annual tax preparation for multiple entities and ownership structures Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations, including multi-state filings Support special projects and initiatives as directed by leadership Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field CPA or CMA designation preferred 7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller or Accounting Manager role Required: Experience within the construction or contracting industry (e.g., construction, HVAC, landscaping, trucking, etc.) Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and analysis Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel Experience with multi-state tax reporting (income, sales & use) Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable with a strong work ethic Why This Opportunity? Key leadership role with high visibility to executive team Opportunity to make a direct impact on financial operations and company growth Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment If you are qualified for this Controller role; with heavy construction experience please - APPLY NOW! Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a