Construction Controller • ESOP-Driven Finance Leader

Kinkaid Civil Construction, LLC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Employee Ownership – ESOP Participa-

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction is seeking a Controller to lead the company’s accounting and financial operations, overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and job costing within a heavy civil construction environment.

You will collaborate with executive leadership, project management, estimating, and operations to provide timely financial information, strengthen internal controls, and support profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or in a similar senior accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Demonstrated experience with construction job costing and project-based accounting.
• Ability to analyze financial information and communicate financial results effectively to executive and operational leadership.
• Experience leading, managing, or developing accounting personnel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and job cost accounting.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain an effective chart of accounts appropriate for heavy civil construction operations.
• Provide management with timely financial information and recommendations to improve profitability and financial performance.
• Oversee and continuously improve construction job costing systems and processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of project costs, revenues, margins, and financial performance.
• Establish and monitor cost-to-complete and project forecasting processes.
• Review progress billings, pay applications, change orders, retainage, and related project accounting.
• Oversee subcontractor financial compliance, including billings, lien waivers, and certificates of insurance.
• Monitor equipment, fleet, fuel, rental, and other equipment-related costs to ensure accurate project and company reporting.
• Partner with project managers and operations to identify cost issues early and implement corrective actions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Provide project managers and operational leaders with clear financial information and cost-control guidance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Accounting operations

Job costing

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA or professional certification

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kinkaid Civil Construction is seeking a Controller to lead the company’s accounting and financial operations, overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, and job costing within a heavy civil construction environment.

You will collaborate with executive leadership, project management, estimating, and operations to provide timely financial information, strengthen internal controls, and support profitable growth.