Construction Controller: Lead Finance & Reporting

Orion Group; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group's Andrew's is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting and financial reporting for a $70 million construction services and maintenance company. This hands-on role ensures accurate financial statements, strong internal controls, job costing discipline, and timely reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.

The Controller will manage the accounting team and work closely with operations, service managers, and ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of construction accounting or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) and Work in Progress.
• Ensure US GAAP compliance including revenue recognition for percent-of-completion.
• Own a 5-business-day monthly close with GL and intercompany reconciliations.
• Oversee profitability reporting by service line (service, maintenance, construction).
• Ensure accurate labor costing, technician productivity reporting, and overhead allocation.
• Lead and mentor the finance team and collaborate with operations and ownership.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Orion Group's Andrew's is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting and financial reporting for a $70 million construction services and maintenance company. This hands-on role ensures accurate financial statements, strong internal controls, job costing discipline, and timely reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.

The Controller will manage the accounting team and work closely with operations, service managers, and ownership.