Controller

Kids for the Future; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a heavy civil contractor. You will manage GAAP reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and project costing to support profitable growth.

You will collaborate with executive leadership, project management, estimating, and operations to deliver timely financial information and strengthen financial controls across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior 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 results to executive and operational leadership.
• Experience leading or developing accounting personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations: AR, AP, payroll, GL, and job cost accounting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain an effective chart of accounts for heavy civil construction.
• Provide timely financial information and cost-control guidance to management.
• Oversee construction job costing systems and project reporting.
• Establish cost-to-complete and project forecasting processes.
• Coordinate audits with external CPA firms.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash management

Leadership & mentoring

Construction job costing

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

• Job Category Controller, Construction, Finance
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Manage Others Yes

Kinkaid Civil Construction is a 100% employee-owned, family-run heavy civil contractor specializing in underground wet utilities, earthwork, roadway, and infrastructure construction. We take pride in self-performing our work, delivering quality projects, and investing in the employee-owners who help build our company.

Position Summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting and financial operations. The Controller will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, construction accounting, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

This position will work closely with executive leadership, project management, estimating, operations, and the accounting team to provide timely financial information, strengthen financial controls, manage risk, and support profitable company growth.

Key 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.

Construction Accounting & Job Costing

• 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.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management

• Lead and manage the annual budgeting process.
• Support long-range financial planning and modeling.
• Support bonding capacity analysis, contractor prequalification, and financial packages required for public and private bids.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Establish, maintain, and improve internal accounting controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax requirements, and applicable construction industry requirements.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and work effectively with external CPA firms and tax professionals.
• Evaluate accounting processes and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Provide project managers and operational leaders with clear financial information and cost-control guidance.
• Promote financial accountability and understanding throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, estimating, operations, and project management on financial and strategic decisions.
• Maintain strong relationships with banks, bonding companies, insurance providers, CPAs, and other financial partners.

Requirements

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.

Preferred

• Controller or senior accounting experience in heavy civil construction, underground utilities, earthwork, or another equipment-intensive construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction billing, retainage, change orders, job costing, and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Experience with construction bonding, contractor prequalification, and surety financial reporting.
• Experience accounting for heavy equipment, fleet, fuel, and related operating costs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA or other relevant professional certification.

Key Success Factors

The successful Controller will be a hands-on financial leader and business partner who can maintain accurate financial records while providing management and project teams with the information needed to make timely, profitable decisions. Strong construction accounting, job-cost visibility, cash management, internal controls, and communication skills are essential to success in this role.

• Employee Ownership – ESOP Participation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Kinkaid Civil Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Kinkaid Civil Construction participates in E-Verify.

Recruitment & Agency Policy

Kinkaid Civil Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies, search firms, or other third-party recruiters without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited resumes submitted without an active agreement will be considered the property of Kinkaid Civil Construction, and no placement fee will be paid.