Construction Controller: Financial Leadership & Growth

X Contracting; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

PTO and paid holidays

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

X Contracting in Glendale, AZ is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead financial reporting, accounting compliance, and analysis in a growing heavy civil and underground utilities environment.

Reporting to the CFO, you will supervise accounting operations, enhance internal controls, mentor staff, and partner with operations to improve financial performance. A strong emphasis on GAAP, ASC 606, and WIP is required to support strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years construction accounting experience.
• Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Strong GAAP, ASC 606, Job costing, WIP, and retainage knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's financial reporting process and ensure timely statements.
• Manage monthly close, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and statements.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Review financial results, identify trends, and advise executives.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and management reports.
• Maintain integrity of general ledger and schedules.
• Oversee construction accounting for all divisions and WIP schedules.
• Review job costing accuracy, percent completion, and project profitability.
• Monitor cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting.
• Support budgeting, banking relations, and external audits.

Skills

Accounting experience

Construction accounting

GAAP ASC606

Job costing

WIP / Completion

Excel advanced

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Sage

ERP systems

Job description

X Contracting in Glendale, AZ is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead financial reporting, accounting compliance, and analysis in a growing heavy civil and underground utilities environment.

Reporting to the CFO, you will supervise accounting operations, enhance internal controls, mentor staff, and partner with operations to improve financial performance. A strong emphasis on GAAP, ASC 606, and WIP is required to support strategic growth.