Construction Controller & Financial Strategy Leader

S & S Paving & Construction, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Matching

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

S&S Paving & Construction is seeking an experienced Controller to join our Phoenix-based organization. This leadership role oversees all accounting operations, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and supports strategic financial initiatives in the heavy civil construction sector.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA, public accounting background with construction exposure, and strong Excel/GAAP knowledge to manage audits, WIP, and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of public accounting experience with significant exposure to construction clients.
• Strong technical accounting and auditing knowledge.
• Thorough understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting and construction financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions, Power Query, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all daily accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Payroll, and Project Accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Collaborate with the CFO on financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to executive leadership.
• Oversee monthly and year-end close processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate and manage annual financial statement audits and tax engagements.
• Monitor work-in-progress schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Support private equity reporting requirements and lender reporting obligations.
• Assist with acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Vista Viewpoint

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

S&S Paving & Construction is seeking an experienced Controller to join our Phoenix-based organization. This leadership role oversees all accounting operations, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls, and supports strategic financial initiatives in the heavy civil construction sector.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA, public accounting background with construction exposure, and strong Excel/GAAP knowledge to manage audits, WIP, and financial