Controller

LHH is recruiting for a Controller role with our privately owned construction client in Gilbert, Arizona! You are an excellent match for the position if you have expert-level experience with job costing and percentage of completion or work in progress, along with sufficient Sage 300 skills. As a Controller, you'll manage a small team while still being very hands-on with the day to day accounting operations and month end functions, along with strategy and process improvement-related responsibilities.

Base compensation is up to $140k for the perfect fit, along with PTO, a 401k match and medical/dental/vision options.

Key Job Functions:

Direct financial decisions by creating and administering policies and procedures and contributing to growth strategies

Support analytical, planning and cost control efforts across the whole organization

Complete high-level preparation, review and approval of journal entries, reconciliations, job costing and percentage of completion (POC) billing

Prepare financial statements and reports and assist with annual budgeting, forecasting and planning initiatives

Manage fixed assets process, including booking, disposals, depreciation schedules and reconciliations

Spearhead yearly audit requests, along with various strategic and process improvement functions

Job Criteria:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Must have strong job costing and POC/WIP accounting experience

Must have at least 3 years of accounting leadership experience

Proficiency in Sage 300 required, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Exceptional analysis, reconciliation and financial reporting skills

Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving abilities

Strong knowledge of GAAP