Financial Controller

Peterson Service Company is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking, and growth-oriented Financial Controller to lead our accounting department and financial strategy. This dynamic opportunity is ideal for an ambitious accounting leader looking to drive operational improvements, manage day-to-day financial operations, work-in-progress (WIP) accounting, weekly cash flow forecasting, job costing, enterprise system management, and corporate risk mitigation.

Peterson Service Company is a trusted Union commercial HVAC and mechanical service provider serving South Jersey and the surrounding region. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, strong client relationships, and a collaborative executive leadership team.

• Financial Leadership & Reporting: Oversee month-end and year-end close processes. Deliver detailed financial statements, budget variance reports, and operational KPIs to executive leadership.
• Commercial HVAC Job Costing & WIP: Direct percentage-of-completion accounting, monitor job profitability, evaluate direct labor and material burden costs, and maintain accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital: Conduct rolling weekly cash flow forecasts, optimize AR collections and AP billings, and oversee banking relationships and credit facility terms.
• Payroll Administration & Union Accounting: Direct weekly payroll processing (including union payroll compliance), general ledger maintenance, fixed asset accounting, and corporate financial controls.
• ERP & Operational Integration: Manage software integration, specifically leveraging Coins Construction Software alongside modern cloud platforms to streamline financial reporting across departments.
• Insurance, Tax & Corporate Compliance: Manage company-wide commercial insurance programs (general liability, commercial auto, workers' compensation) and employee health insurance plans. Supervise NJ sales tax filings, business licensing, fleet lease management, and external CPA audit coordination.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (CPA/CMA a plus).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2+ years as a Controller or Accounting Manager ready for the next step in their career.
• Proven background in HVAC, mechanical contracting, union trade environments, commercial service, or construction trades.
• Expertise in GAAP, WIP accounting, job costing, weekly payroll management, and corporate financial administration.
• Advanced MS Excel capabilities and strong familiarity with the Microsoft 365 (MS365) suite.

• Hands-on experience with Coins Construction Software or similar industry ERPs (Service Titan, Jonas, Foundation).
• Tech-forward mindset with an eagerness to modernize accounting processes and leverage new technology.
• Experience overseeing commercial liability insurance renewals, claims management, and employee health benefit administration.
• Familiarity with NJ state tax compliance, union payroll/ benefits reporting, and corporate reporting standards.
• High energy and strong leadership skills to interface between field leaders, department heads, and executive leadership.

Base Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 annual base + annual performance bonus.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage, plus paid vacation time.

Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.