Controller

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 is a rapidly growing heavy civil and underground utilities contractor committed to disciplined execution, operational excellence, and financial accountability. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced, hands-on Corporate Controller to lead the company's financial reporting, accounting compliance, and financial analysis while supporting continued growth.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Corporate Controller serves as the company's technical accounting leader and strategic financial partner. This position works closely with the Office Manager to ensure accounting operations remain accurate, efficient, and compliant while providing executive leadership with timely financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis.

The ideal candidate is a construction accounting professional who enjoys improving processes, strengthening internal controls, mentoring accounting staff, and partnering with operations to improve financial performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the company's financial reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the monthly and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.
• Review and analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and management reports.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules.

Construction Accounting

• Oversee construction accounting and financial reporting for all divisions.
• Review and validate job costing accuracy.
• Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Review percentage-of-completion calculations.
• Monitor project profitability and gross margins.
• Review retainage balances, change orders, and project financial reporting.
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations to improve financial performance and cost visibility.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital reporting.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow projections.
• Assist the CFO with budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Support banking relationships, lenders, and surety reporting.

Accounting Operations Support

• Partner closely with the Office Manager to support the successful execution of AP, AR, Payroll, Billing, and General Ledger functions.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and assist in resolving complex accounting issues.
• Review financial activity for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support the Office Manager in improving accounting workflows and internal controls.
• Review AR aging, AP trends, and financial reporting to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource for the accounting team.
• Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Coordinate annual audits and year-end financial statement preparation.
• Serve as the primary contact for external CPA firms, auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and insurance auditors.
• Oversee tax compliance and evaluate financial risks.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as the Accounting Administrator for the Foundation ERP system.
• Lead accounting system enhancements and reporting improvements.
• Improve automation, documentation, and process efficiency.

Equipment & Asset Accounting

• Oversee fixed asset accounting and depreciation.
• Review equipment accounting, utilization, and project allocations.
• Serve as the company's technical accounting leader.
• Partner with the CFO and Office Manager to achieve financial objectives.
• Mentor accounting staff through technical guidance and coaching.
• Collaborate with Operations and Executive Leadership on strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience.
• Controller or Senior Accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, Job Cost Accounting, WIP, Percentage-of-Completion, and Retainage Accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA is a plus.
• MBA is a plus.
• Foundation ERP experience preferred. Experience with Viewpoint Vista, Sage, or similar systems.
• Heavy Civil or Underground Utilities construction experience preferred.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO and paid holidays
• Long-term opportunity within a growing organization