Controller Accounting Manager

SMS; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS, a reputable construction company operating in Utah and Idaho, seeks a Controller/Accounting Manager to manage all accounting functions, lead monthly closes, ensure GAAP compliance, and provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions.

Reporting to the president, you will coordinate budgets, audits, tax compliance, and collaboration with external partners, fostering improvement and integrity across financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; commensurate experience may be acceptable.
• 3–5 years of experience in finance within a construction company.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial systems, and internal controls.
• ERP experience with Microsoft SL; Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across management and staff.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all accounting operations including billing, AR/AP, payroll, inventory, and GL.
• Oversee monthly and annual close processes and reporting cycles.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and licensing regulations.
• Coordinate annual budgets and financial forecasts with divisions’ management.
• Oversee preparation and accuracy of GAAP-based financial statements.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and account analyses.
• Conduct routine financial analyses to identify trends and improvements.
• Support strategic planning and regulatory filings; coordinate audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP experience

Microsoft SL

Job description

Job Description

Controller/Accounting Manager

Reputable, stable, growing construction company, in business for well over 60 years, and servicing clients across Utah and Idaho, is seeking an experienced Controller/Accounting Manager.

Reporting to the president, the Controller will be responsible for managing all accounting functions, financial reporting, and compliance, and will play a pivotal role in financial decision-making, providing insights and analysis to support strategic planning and risk management, and ensuring all financial operations are running smoothly, accurately, and in compliance with company and state guidelines and regulations.

If you have proven experience driving financial excellence, and can foster a culture of continuous improvement, and contribute to our mission of impactful service delivery, we want to hear from you.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all accounting operations including billing, AR/AP, payroll, inventory, and general ledger, and journal entries.
• Oversee monthly and annual financial close processes and reporting cycles
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and licensing regulations.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of annual, multi-year budgets and financial forecasts with Construction and Equipment divisions management
• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements following GAAP.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliation and ensure all accounts are properly reconciled.
• Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Determine and provide strategic planning and fiscal management.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal tax regulations.
• Coordinate annual audits and regulatory filings.
• Maintain good relationships with representatives of external financial partners and institutions

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred. Commensurate experience may be acceptable.
• 3 – 5 years of experience working in finance within a construction company
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial systems, and internal controls
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite. ERP experience required, Microsoft SL a plus
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting teams
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability communicates with co-workers, management, clients and others in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to analyze financial issues and make logical recommendations based on findings
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism

We are an equal employment company, with a drug-free workplace. In addition to the competitive wages and incentives, we provide the opportunity to become an integral part of the continued growth of our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.