Office Manager/Controller
Location
Newark
Type
Full Time
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Profit sharing
Location: Newark (Ironbound), NJ
Company: Paul Davis Restoration of East Essex County, NJ
Position Summary
This position requires a high level of accountability, exceptional attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
You will work directly with the General Manager and play a pivotal role in ensuring profitability, operational efficiency, and brand excellence.
Financial & Job Cost Leadership
• Ensure accurate WIP reporting, AR/AP management, and margin tracking
• Maintain all accounting and financial records in coordination with CPA
• Process payroll and manage timesheet entry
• Monitor job profitability and identify discrepancies
Operational Oversight
• Maintain subcontractor compliance (COIs, Workers Comp, Safety Certificates)
• Improve systems, processes, and workflow efficiency
• Support insurance billing documentation and carrier requirements
Communication & Brand Representation
• Communicate with empathy and urgency during stressful client situations
• Represent the Paul Davis brand with professionalism and integrity
• Monthly financial reports delivered by the 4th business day
• Zero missed payroll cycles
• AR aging maintained within company targets
• 100% current subcontractor compliance documentation
Profitability & Margin Oversight
• Weekly margin variance review
• Cost overruns reported within 48 hours
• Accurate monthly WIP reporting
Operational Excellence
• Compliance documents updated prior to expiration
• Minimum one documented process improvement per quarter
• Complete and accurate insurance billing submissions
60 Days: Manage job costing independently, deliver financial reporting, monitor AR/AP proactively
90 Days: Operate office independently when GM unavailable, produce accurate monthly financial package, protect job margins proactively
• Proficient in QuickBooks (RMS preferred)
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Able to perform in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Strong professional communication skills
• Self-starter with leadership mentality
Compensation & Benefits
• Profit sharing based on performance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Monthly cross-training
• Paid training
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Strong team culture
- Have pride in what you do - Practice continuous improvement.
Mission: To provide opportunities for great people to deliver "Best in Class" results.
We proudly hire Veterans and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Paul Davis Restoration of East Essex County NJ
Since 1966, Paul Davis has been an industry leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction and remodeling. With more than 370 offices in our franchise network, the company serves residential, institutional, and commercial customers and clients across the United States and Canada.
We have built our heritage one project at a time, establishing a reputation for performance, integrity and responsibility among customers and carriers alike. Whether property damage is caused by water, fire, smoke, storms or other disasters, we deliver on our promise to deliver excellence, expertise and a customer experience that is second to none. At Paul Davis, our passion for quality drives everything we do.
Our Vision:
To Provide Extraordinary Care While Serving People In Their Time Of Need.
Our Values:
Deliver What You Promise
Respect The Individual
Have Pride In What You Do
Practice Continuous Improvement
Our Mission:
To provide opportunities for great people to deliver Best in Class results
Company Website: pauldavis.com
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