Controller

Southland Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee accounts payable/receivable, general accounting and payroll, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. You will drive reporting accuracy, support job cost management, and coordinate audits as the primary contact for external auditors.

You will guide a team, implement process improvements, and manage tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions while maintaining high attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction industry preferred.
• Ability to review, understand and interpret accounting requirements and cost of the work on a project.
• Ability to manage and develop a team; lead team to expected outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to communicate across all levels.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects to expected outcomes.
• Systems and process orientation with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with accounting systems, construction accounting practices and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the daily operations to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting systems, operations and internal controls; optimize efficiency.
• Provides functional, technical and process consultation and training on financial matters; interpret accounting policy and ensure compliance with laws and GAAP.
• Establishes and implements systems for timely, accurate reporting of financial data to support job cost management and forecasting.
• Manages, trains and supervises team members to meet performance expectations.
• Conducts regular audits of financial records; collaborates with external auditors and addresses audit findings.
• Prepares and submits tax filings (federal, state, local) and monitors tax legislation changes.
• Makes decisions independently and implements resolutions.
• Supervise and coach employees, manage performance, compensation actions, and ensure adherence to policies.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Auditing

Tax compliance

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Position Summary

Provides oversight of the assigned accounting functions, which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting and payroll. Responsible for the compliance with accounting standards, control/reconciliation of accounts and records, accounting reports for management, and audits.

Position Details

• Leads and directs the daily operations to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting systems, operations and internal controls. Ensures optimization of business efficiencies through process improvements as they relate to accounting and administrative operations.

• Provides functional, technical and process consultation and/or training to management on financial matters. Researches and interprets accounting policy and make recommendations to address financial/asset security and comply with corporate policy, all state and federal laws as well a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Establishes and implements systems to ensure timely, accurate reporting of financial and operations data and information to management to support job cost management, forecasting and effective decision making.

• Manages, trains and supervises team members to meet performance expectations. Establishes goals and objectives to enhance the professional development of team members.

• Conducts regular audits of financial records and processes to ensure accuracy and integrity. Collaborates with external auditors to provide support during audits. Serves as main point of contact and addresses any audit findings.

• Prepares and submits tax filings, including federal, state and local tax. Monitors business jurisdictions and the impact of tax legislation changes.

• Makes decisions independently, implements resolutions to decisions.

• Supervise and coach employees, communicate job expectations; plan, monitor, appraise, and review job contributions; plan and review compensation actions; and communicate and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, construction industry experience preferred.

• Ability to review, understand and interpret accounting requirements and cost of the work definition on a project by project

• basis.

• Ability to manage and develop a team; lead team to expected outcomes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate across all levels.

• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects to expected outcomes.

• Systems and process orientation with a focus on quality and efficiency.

• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Proficient with accounting systems, construction accounting practices and Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability

• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance

• Disability income protection insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)

• Paid parental leave

• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time

• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses

• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities (https://southlandind.foleon.com/experienced-professionals/brochure/), follow us on social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/22132/?trk=tyah), and check out our website (https://southlandind.com/).

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

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