Controller

•Plumbing & Heating Brian Trematore Plumbing and Heating Fairfield, NJ Job Details Full-time $90,000

•$125,000 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Union benefits Life insurance Qualifications Treasury management Accounting experience within construction industry Benefits administration Construction project reporting Cost accounting analysis Commercial insurance policies Preparation of internal financial performance reports Confidential information handling Construction cost control Spreadsheets Construction management software Construction budget management Bachelor's degree Job order costing Financial regulatory audit coordination Forecasting Construction change order management Payroll record maintenance Audit support

Full Job Description Job Title:

Controller

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Plumbing & Heating Company:

Brian Trematore Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Location:

Fairfield, NJ Job Type:

Full-Time, On-Site Reports To:

Ownership Position Summary Brian Trematore Plumbing & Heating, Inc. is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations. This position requires a strong background in construction accounting, job costing, financial reporting, audits, insurance administration, and payroll for both union and nonunion employees. Proficiency with Foundation Software is required. Candidates must have direct experience preparing Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, reconciling accounts and statements, managing construction-related audits, and processing union and nonunion payroll. The Controller will work closely with ownership, project managers, and the accounting team to maintain accurate financial records, monitor project profitability, strengthen accounting procedures, and provide timely financial information. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Management Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, and collections. Manage month-end and year-end closing, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Prepare and review profit-and-loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, budgets, and forecasts. Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, vendor statements, loans, and other balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies. Maintain accurate intercompany transactions, allocations, billing, and reconciliations, as applicable. Monitor cash balances, receivables, payment obligations, and borrowing needs; prepare regular cash flow projections for ownership. Review expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and maintain effective internal controls. Supervise and support accounting staff, establish clear procedures, and ensure deadlines are met. Construction Accounting & Job Costing Maintain accurate job costs in Foundation Software, including labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead allocations. Prepare and review monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules , including contract values, approved change orders, costs incurred, estimated costs to complete, and overbillings or underbillings. Meet with project managers to review budgets, labor costs, change orders, billing status, and projected job profitability. Prepare and oversee AIA progress billing, retainage tracking, and collection of outstanding project balances. Maintain job budgets, contract information, and billing schedules within Foundation. Analyze cost variances and communicate financial concerns to ownership and project managers. Union & Nonunion Payroll Manage and process payroll for union and nonunion employees working on plumbing and heating projects. Verify time records, job assignments, cost codes, wage rates, overtime, deductions, and benefit contributions. Prepare union reports and reconcile union dues, fringe benefits, and required contributions. Prepare certified payroll and prevailing wage reports when required. Oversee payroll tax reporting, filings, and year-end payroll documentation. Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation for audits. Audits & Insurance Administration Coordinate financial, union, workers' compensation, general liability, and payroll audits. Prepare audit schedules, reconcile supporting records, respond to auditor requests, and resolve discrepancies. Work closely with outside accountants, auditors, insurance brokers, and union representatives. Manage insurance renewals, policy records, premium reconciliations, and audit adjustments. Oversee workers' compensation documentation and claims coordination. Maintain vendor and subcontractor certificates of insurance and monitor required coverage. Coordinate fleet and commercial auto insurance records and related financial documentation. Required Qualifications Prior Controller or senior accounting experience in construction, preferably within plumbing, heating, HVAC, or a related specialty trade. Demonstrated proficiency with Foundation Software , including accounting, job costing, payroll, and reporting. Direct experience processing both union and nonunion payroll. Experience preparing and analyzing WIP schedules. Experience managing financial, union, and insurance audits. Experience administering business insurance and reconciling insurance premiums and audit statements. Strong knowledge of construction accounting, AIA billing, retainage, change orders, and project profitability. Strong account and statement reconciliation skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to prepare clear, accurate financial reports. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines. Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience with public works projects, certified payroll, and prevailing wage reporting. Experience supporting bonding requirements, lender reporting, and financial covenant tracking. To Apply Please submit your resume highlighting your construction accounting background, Foundation Software experience, union and nonunion payroll responsibilities, and experience with WIP schedules, audits, and insurance administration.

Pay:

$90,000.00

•$125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person