Controller

Superior Hydrovac; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Utility Infrastructure, a fast-growing engineering and construction firm, seeks a Controller to serve as the financial backbone across multiple operating companies. You will shape financial strategy, optimize processes, and partner with leadership to drive informed decisions, forecasting with precision and scaling best-in-class finance systems.

The role requires leading FP&A, budgeting, variance analysis, and KPI tracking, while ensuring compliant financial reporting and strategic support

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a Big Four accounting firm
• 2 years of construction industry accounting experience
• High-growth or scaling environment experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required
• CPA preferred or equivalent certification and experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of thefinance and accounting department.
• Business partner to operations; provide timely reports on performance.
• Lead FP&A: budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Manage timely and accurate preparation of financial reports.
• Recommend benchmarks and monitor financial/operating performance.
• Establish KPIs and report to leadership.
• Collaborate with department managers on annual budgets.
• Assist in financial aspects of project bids to meet goals.
• Drive revenue and EBITDA target achievement.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries. We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, Superior Pipeline Services, Superior Hydrovac and 5Star Electric.

Position Title: Controller

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Classification: Exempt

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

As our Controller, you’ll be the financial backbone of a high-growth environment of multiple operating companies. You won’t just manage the books—you’ll shape the financial strategy, ensure operational excellence, and partner with leadership to drive informed decisions. Your FP&A expertise will help us forecast with precision, identify opportunities, and navigate the complexities of scaling quickly. You’ll be instrumental in building the systems, processes, and insights that will fuel our next stage of growth.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily operations of the finance and accounting department
• Business partner to operations; work closely with the head of operations providing timely reports on operational performance
• Lead the FP&A function—own budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to guide strategic decision-making.
• Manage the timely and accurate preparation of all financial reports
• Recommend benchmarks and oversee measurements of financial and operating performance
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators and report to leadership
• Work with department managers in preparation of annual budgets
• Assist in the financial aspects of project bids to ensure financial goals are met
• Strong understanding and drive on hitting revenue goals and EBITDA targets

Success Factors:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, across multiple operating companies.
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
• Strong work ethic with a great attitude
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to the changing needs
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
• Strong ability to influence desired outcomes by master relationship building
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel, etc.)

Experience and Education:

• Four plus (4+) years in a Big Four accounting firm
• Two years (2) of construction industry accounting experience
• Experience in a high-growth or scaling environment
• CPA preferred, with strong demonstrated public accounting experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.