Controller

Smart Resources Group; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smart Resources Group seeks a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function, manage financial reporting, protect profitability, and support growth.

You'll oversee monthly closes, job costing, cash flow, payroll, and internal controls, partnering with operations to improve margins and accuracy; starting salary $120,000 - 150,000+ based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with construction, landscaping, specialty contracting, or project-based accounting.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, and GAAP financial reporting.
• Experience with payroll, commissions, and cash management.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Proven ability to develop processes, implement controls, and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close and prepare accurate GAAP financial statements.
• Manage job costing, WIP reporting, budgeting, and profitability analysis.
• Oversee cash flow, billing, collections, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Ensure payroll, installer pay, and sales commissions are processed accurately and on time.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Partner with operations and sales teams to improve margins and financial performance.
• Coordinate tax filings, 1099 reporting, and compliance activities.
• Lead and develop the accounting team while improving processes and system efficiency.
• Starting salary of $120,000 - 150,000+ based on experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks Online

Job description

We're seeking a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function, manage financial reporting, protect profitability, and support continued growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with construction, landscaping, specialty contracting, or project-based accounting.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, and GAAP financial reporting.
• Experience with payroll, commissions, and cash management.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Proven ability to develop processes, implement controls, and lead a team.

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or similar certification.
• Experience supporting a $20M-$75M organizationin residential services, specialty contracting, roofing, solar, turf, or a related field.
• Multi-location or multi-market accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close and prepare accurate GAAP financial statements.
• Manage job costing, WIP reporting, budgeting, and profitability analysis.
• Oversee cash flow, billing, collections, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Ensure payroll, installer pay, and sales commissions are processed accurately and on time.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Partner with operations and sales teams to improve margins and financial performance.
• Coordinate tax filings, 1099 reporting, and compliance activities.
• Lead and develop the accounting team while improving processes and system efficiency.
• Starting salary of $120,000 - 150,000+ based on experience