Controller

Muth Electric, Inc.; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Bonuses

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Muth Electric, Inc. is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain internal controls. This role supports the CFO with financial insights and drives timely, compliant reporting.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years of accounting experience with management responsibility, a CPA license, and strong GAAP knowledge. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a family-owned company in Mitchell, SD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA license required.
• 5–10 years of accounting experience with management responsibility.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, IRS laws and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, IRS rules, and company policies.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate audits and work with external auditors.
• Monitor cash flow and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and regulatory reporting.
• Manage inventory controls and valuations.
• Evaluate and maintain accounting software and related connections.
• Build report changes and manage systems to ensure accuracy.
• Manage compliance in each state we conduct business such as licenses, filings, and payroll taxes.
• Calculate and budget labor burden rates.
• Prepare service JIP adjustments for revenue and margin.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit coordination

IRS compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA License

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

As a family-owned business since 1970, we truly do care about you. At Muth Electric, we pride ourselves in offering an inclusive culture and safe work environment with ample opportunity for continued education, safety trainings, and both personal and career path growth for our employees. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. We also offer quarterly safety incentives, 401k with company match, referral incentives, early finish bonuses, subsistence programs, tuition reimbursement, years of service bonuses, paid holidays, paid driving time, and paid time off. We are confident you’ll be covered in all the ways that matter most to you.

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining a strong system of internal controls. This role manages the accuracy of the financial statements as well as timing, and supports the CFO with financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP, IRS rules, and company policies
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures
• Coordinate audits and work with external auditors
• Monitors cash flow and assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and regulatory reporting
• Assure proper inventory controls are established and values are audited
• Evaluate and maintain accounting software and related connections
• Build report changes and manage systems to ensure accuracy
• Manage compliance in each state we conduct business such as - business licenses, withholding, state annual reports, and payroll taxes
• Calculate and budget labor burden rates
• Ensure monthly payments and deposits are getting done timelyPrepare service JIP adjustments for revenue and margin
• Performs other duties as requested and assigned in a timely fashion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA License
• 5–10 years of accounting experience, with management responsibility
• Strong understanding of GAAP, IRS laws and financial reporting