Controller (Executive Leadership Team)

Fico---Facility-Improvement-Corporation

Great Falls (MT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Leadership autonomy to improve systems

Job summary

Facility Improvement Corporation in Great Falls, MT is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and partner with ownership on the executive leadership team.

You will drive monthly close, financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, and compliance while building scalable processes to support growth. This role offers an opportunity to influence strategy, improve systems, and guide the company through its next stage of expansion.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
10+ years of accounting and finance experience.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Strong experience with: Month-end close, accrual accounting, revenue recognition, WIP accounting, inventory accounting, cash flow forecasting, financial statement preparation, Advanced Microsoft Excel, reporting and dashboards, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

Lead all accounting operations and month-end/year-end close.
Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reporting.
Maintain balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliations.
Develop executive reporting, financial analysis, and KPI dashboards.
Translate financial data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Develop and improve cash flow forecasting process.
Oversee Accounts Receivable and drive collections.
Oversee Accounts Payable and optimize cash flow.
Ensure payroll is accurate and timely; support audits and tax prep.

Skills

Month-end close

Year-end close

Accrual accounting

Revenue recognition

WIP accounting

Inventory accounting

Cash flow forecasting

Financial statement preparation

Excel

Financial reporting & dashboards

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

QuickBooks

BuildOps

Job description

Facility Improvement Corporation
Great Falls, MT
$100,000 per year (DOE)

Build the Financial Foundation of a Growing Company

Facility Improvement Corporation is seeking an experienced Controller who wants more than a traditional accounting role. We are looking for a financial leader who wants to help build and refine the financial foundation of a growing company and play a key role in shaping FICO's future.

This is an opportunity to partner directly with ownership and be a member of the executive leadership team, improve systems and processes, strengthen financial visibility, and provide the insights needed to make confident business decisions.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, influence how finance operates, and help support the next stage of growth for a successful company, we would love to meet you.

About Us

Facility Improvement Corporation has been providing building automation solutions to commercial and industrial customers for over 25 years. Our purpose is simple: we exist to create world-class opportunities for our people to grow. We believe growth happens when we give talented people the opportunity to make an impact, take ownership, and help build something meaningful. As FICO continues to grow, we are investing in our financial infrastructure and looking for leaders who want to grow with us and help shape the future of the company.

What You'll Do

As Controller, you'll own the company's accounting function while serving as a strategic business partner on the executive team.

Financial Leadership & Reporting

Lead all accounting operations and month-end/year-end close
Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reporting
Maintain complete balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliations
Develop executive reporting, financial analysis, and KPI dashboards
Translate financial data into actionable insights and recommendations

Financial Planning & Business Support

Develop and improve company cash flow forecasting process
Oversee Accounts Receivable and proactively drive collections
Oversee Accounts Payable while optimizing cash flow
Ensure vendors are paid accurately and on time

Payroll & Compliance

Ensure accurate and timely payroll through third-party payroll providers
Maintain accounting controls and financial accuracy
Support annual audits and tax preparation
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies

Executive Partnership

Serve as a strategic business partner to ownership and participate in executive leadership team
Identify financial risks and opportunities before they become problems
Support banking relationships, bonding and surety requirements, and financial planning
Provide clear financial insight that supports confident business decisions

What Success Looks Like

You'll know you're succeeding when you have:

Monthly financial statements are consistently delivered by the 8th business day of the month
Improved visibility through reporting, dashboards, and forecasting
Created scalable systems that support organizational growth
Cash flow is well managed and receivables stay under control
Financial processes become more efficient every quarter

Qualifications

Required