Construction Division Controller — GAAP & Compliance Leader

Knife River; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

8 Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Years of Service Recognition

Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees

Critical Illness Plan

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Knife River is seeking an Accounting Division Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. You will lead the accounting department, manage general ledger, payroll, AP/AR, fixed assets, and inventory, and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting.

You will collaborate with executives and department heads to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making, while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience in accounting management, auditing, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting and financial operations including general ledger, payroll, payables, receivables, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for management.
• Ensure regulatory filings are accurate and timely; maintain SOX, SEC, and GAAP compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Leadership

Communication

Financial forecasting & budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA certificate (preferred)

Job description

Knife River is seeking an Accounting Division Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. You will lead the accounting department, manage general ledger, payroll, AP/AR, fixed assets, and inventory, and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting.

You will collaborate with executives and department heads to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making, while maintaining strong internal controls and compliance across the organization.