Division Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026.
Division Controller
Newark, DE
Full-time
Sobieski Enterprises, Inc. in Newark, DE is seeking to hire a full-time Controller to support Operating Divisions while managing all corporate financial reporting requirements. The successful Division Controller will support and improve organizational and business division decision-making by providing high quality and creative financial reporting, analysis, and guidance. This senior level position will provide leadership and oversight within the Accounting Department, ensuring company accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles. Responsible for managing key accounting functions for the division, such as budgeting, cost accounting, general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and forecasting.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Grow financial performance through analysis of financial results, forecasts, variances, trends
- Understand the financial state of the business unit, and support upper management in their understanding of the same
- Utilize financial expertise to interpret key drivers of operational performance and support business unit leaders with strategic plan development
- Work with Division Manager and Operations Manager to ensure all costs and billings are accurate for analysis and reporting
- Accumulate job cost data including payroll reports, materials, equipment, and subcontractor billings to prepare monthly cost analysis; Utilize data to recommend areas for cost reduction
- Perform financial forecasting, reporting and operational metrics tracking
- Utilize financial data analysis to create revenue and forecast models, and to support management with financial decisions
- Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure business unit financial performance
- Prepare regular reviews of financial metrics and performance; Present results and recommendations to senior leadership and executives
- Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, recommend improvements
- Work closely with Corporate Accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Guide the cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures
- Oversee purchasing within the division
- Drive process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports and tools
- Stay abreast of the financial market specific to the construction industry to understand how to maximize profits
DIVISION CONTROLLER QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Must have 2-5 years of financial accounting experience, preferably with experience in construction accounting, cost accounting, CIP (Construction in Progress), or public accounting with construction clients.
- Must have previous experience in the construction industry; HVAC and Plumbing industry experience is highly favorable.
- Must have excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with Procore, Sage, Tableau, and Spitfire is strongly preferred.
We offer top-notch benefits including medical plans to choose from (one option offers a $0 weekly cost to the employee), dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay!
Are you a master problem-solver? Can you complete all jobs with honesty, efficiency, integrity, and resourcefulness? Are you searching for a stable career where your success is one of the company's ultimate goals? If this sounds like you, complete our initial mobile-friendly application now!
ABOUT SOBIESKI SERVICES, INC.
Sobieski Enterprises Inc., a division of J. F. Sobieski Mechanical Contractors is part of an $100 million mechanical contracting company that provides premier construction services to Delaware, South Eastern PA, Cecil County, Maryland markets. Over twenty-five years ago, Sobieski Services, Inc. was founded with the intention of offering high-quality plumbing and HVAC services with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. We believe in three core values that have made our company successful: integrity in every decision we make, treating all team members like family, and courage to make the right decisions. By putting an emphasis on these core values, we have been able to create strong, lasting relationships with our customers.
We acknowledge and value the talents and hard work of our team. Due to their dedication, we proudly offer great pay and benefits. We work as a team with the combined goal to grow as a home services company and into experienced professionals. Which is why we offer plenty of career advancement opportunities. As a home services industry leader, we know the value of education and career growth.
Would you call yourself a competitive person who wants to be on a winning team? Are you goal-oriented and driven? Are you willing to do whatever it takes to make our customers happy? Can you manage individual tasks effectively, but also partner easily with others? Are you proud of your hard work? If so, you're the Division Controller we're looking for! Apply today!