Controller

Scarsella Bros., Inc.; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Scarsella Bros., Inc. seeks a seasoned Controller to lead all accounting operations for a heavy civil construction company. Based in Kent, WA, this on-site role partners with executives to ensure accurate financial records, robust internal controls, and timely reporting.

You will oversee job costing, WIP reporting, payroll, and contract accounting, guiding a team and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant construction accounting.
• Minimum 5 years in accounting leadership or management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principles.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, construction contracts, cash flow, budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; oversee month-end and year-end closes.
• Manage construction job costing and ensure accurate project cost reporting.
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules and revenue recognition.
• Monitor project profitability and provide financial analysis to leadership.
• Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Oversee banking relationships, financing activities and treasury management.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation with outside CPA firms.
• Mentor accounting staff and improve processes, controls and automation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Construction accounting

Job costing

WIP reporting

Cash flow management

Excel

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Construction accounting software

Job description

About the Company

Scarsella Bros., Inc. is a family-owned heavy civil construction company with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our leadership team and oversee all aspects of the company's accounting and financial operations.The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with extensive construction accounting experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for directing all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, internal controls, and compliance activities for the company. This position partners closely with executive leadership to provide financial insight that supports strategic decision-making while ensuring the integrity of the company's financial records.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in Kent, Washington. We believe close collaboration between accounting, operations, and executive leadership is essential to our success, and this role is expected to be on-site each business day.

The Controller will supervise accounting personnel and oversee accounting functions related to heavy civil construction, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, equipment accounting, payroll, and contract accounting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage construction job costing and ensure accurate project cost reporting.
• Prepare and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and revenue recognition.
• Monitor project profitability and provide financial analysis to executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Oversee banking relationships, financing activities, and treasury management.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and tax preparation with outside CPA firms.
• Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls and financial policies.
• Oversee payroll processes, including prevailing wage, certified payroll, union reporting, and benefit contributions.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, automation, and operational efficiencies.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for ownership and executive leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant construction accounting experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principles.
• Extensive experience with:
  • Job costing
  • Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
  • Percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Construction contracts
  • Cash flow management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
• Experience with accounting software in a construction environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license.
• Experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, or commercial construction.
• Familiarity with prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements.
• Experience with union payroll and multi-employer benefit reporting.
• Experience working with equipment-intensive construction operations.
• Experience managing audits and banking relationships.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $140,000–$175,000 DOE
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Stable, family-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to be part of a respected and growing construction company
• Full-time, in-office leadership role with direct access to executive management and operational teams