Controller
About The Position
Green Star Exteriors is an award-winning and rapidly expanding Exterior Home Remodeling company located just outside of Philadelphia. They have been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal multiple times (2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025) and have ranked among the fastest-growing companies in the region and nationally (Philadelphia Business Journal’s “Soaring 76”, Philadelphia 100 Awards, Remodeling 550, Entrepreneur360™, INC 5000 list). The company has also received industry accolades like the GAF Double Excellence Award, QR Top 500, and QR HIP Top 200, and the Community Hope Award from the ALS Hope Foundation for its continued support. Green Star Exteriors values professional diversity and offers a fulfilling career path. The Controller role involves overseeing the organization's financial health and compliance, ensuring accurate accounting, job costing, forecasting, and financial reporting. This position collaborates closely with executive leadership, managers, and external partners to guide financial decisions and support the company's sustainable growth.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of construction accounting, including percentage of completion, WIP reporting, and retention
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage 300, Foundation, Viewpoint)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Experience working with general contractors or subcontractors
- Quickbooks Certification or experience with Quickbooks Desktop
- Experience with Job Costing
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance
- 5+ years of Bookkeeping or Accounting experience in the construction industry
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, general ledger, payroll, and cash management
- Manage and refine job costing, project billing, WIP schedules, and margin tracking
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts across all construction projects
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant tax, audit, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, and financial institutions
- Implement and maintain accounting systems and internal controls
- Provide financial reporting and insights to company leadership
- Lead and mentor the accounting team
- Support strategic planning, including long-term budgeting and capital planning
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO, paid holidays, and flexible work options
- A collaborative and growth-oriented team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
