Controller

Job Title:Controller

Location:Tempe AZ (on-site)

Type:Permanent

Salary:$110000$130000 annually dependant on experience

We are partnered with a well-established employee-owned commercial general contractor based in Tempe AZ. The organization is known for its strong safety culture collaborative leadership team and long-term commitment to employees through its ESOP structure.

They are seeking a Controller to lead the companys financial operations provide strategic insight to senior leadership and help scale systems and processes to support continued growth. This role is ideal for a construction finance leader who enjoys being hands-on influencing decision-making and building strong financial discipline across projects and teams.

This is a high-impact leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership and a meaningful influence on profitability and ESOP value.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead budgeting forecasting and financial planning across projects and operations
• Develop cash flow strategies and profitability models to support growth
• Establish and monitor break-even performance margins and financial KPIs
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to executive and operational leadership

Construction Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee all accounting operations including AP AR general ledger payroll and month-end close
• Ensure accurate job costing WIP reporting and project financial analysis
• Evaluate financial risk related to bids contracts and cost controls
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial data integrity

Compliance Audit & Governance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP tax regulations and ESOP reporting requirements
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors
• Support audit readiness and continuous improvement of controls and policies

Systems Process Improvement & Optimization

• Lead and optimize the use of CMiC or similar construction ERP systems
• Improve reporting forecasting and real-time financial visibility
• Leverage automation and analytics to reduce manual work and improve accuracy
• Continuously enhance financial systems to support executive decision-making

Payroll Incentives & Cross-Functional Support

• Oversee payroll administration and regulatory compliance
• Partner with HR and leadership on incentive bonus and commission structures tied to project performance
• Support alignment between financial results compensation and ESOP objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• 10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience within construction
• Strong expertise in job costing WIP forecasting and project-based accounting
• Experience with CMiC or similar construction-focused ERP systems
• Proven ability to improve processes strengthen controls and scale financial operations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence both executive and field leadership

How to Apply

If youre a construction-focused Controller looking for a role where your work directly impacts business performance and employee ownership value wed love to hear from you. Apply directly or contact for immediate consideration.