Position Announcement: Controller

Location: Woodbridge or Ocean Township, NJ

Date Available: ASAP

About Renova

Renova Environmental Company, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in 2006. We specialize in environmental remediation, ecological restoration, and water infrastructure, providing turnkey heavy civil construction services to federal, state, and private clients. Our team includes construction experts and back-office professionals, all united by Renova’s shared ownership model.

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for leading Renova’s accounting and financial reporting functions. This role ensures financial accuracy, strengthens internal controls, and provides meaningful financial analysis to support leadership decision-making. The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations while supporting the company’s continued growth and long-term financial stability.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and annual GAAP-compliant financial statements
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis
Oversee job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
Monitor project margins, backlog, and over/under billings
Lead month-end close and general ledger management
Supervise AP, AR, and billing functions (Billing Administrator reports to Controller)
Maintain internal controls and improve accounting systems and processes
Support cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and capital expenditure planning
Coordinate with external CPA firm and assist with bonding and financial compliance requirements

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction or heavy civil contracting
Strong job cost accounting and construction revenue recognition expertise
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and communicate insights clearly
Experience supervising accounting staff
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred
Strong Excel and accounting system proficiency

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $125,000–$150,000+, commensurate with experience
Benefits include: 100% employer-paid health coverage, automatic 4% employer 401(k) contribution, and automatic participation in Renova’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

To Apply

➢Send your résumé and cover letter to careers@renovaenviro.com

➢Learn more at www.renovaenviro.com

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