Project Controller – Construction Finance & WIP

Cache Valley Electric; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cache Valley Electric seeks an experienced accounting professional in Salt Lake City, UT to support growth with the Corporate Controller and CFO. The role emphasizes labor-rate analysis, division forecasting, and accurate project billing across divisions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting, and strong US GAAP knowledge. CPA is preferred, and Vista Viewpoint experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with US GAAP, WIP, forecasting and financial controls.
• Preferred CPA designation.
• Project-based accounting experience.
• Experience with Vista Viewpoint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with Division Managers on labor rates, lease-vs-buy analysis, bids, and job estimates.
• Prepare top-down division forecasts for resource planning, workforce planning, scheduling, and allocations.
• Review project schedules to ensure timely, complete billing.
• Ensure subcontractor costs are billed correctly.
• Resolve AR/AP and vendor-related issues for the division.
• Perform cost analysis to ensure proper accounting and budgets.
• Review monthly divisional financial statements for proper classification per US GAAP.
• Prepare monthly WIP reporting with Project Managers for tracking and forecasting.
• Manage the corporate card program (Finvari) incl. approvals, limit increases, and loading charges into Viewpoint.
• Audit transactions for US GAAP compliance.
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

US GAAP

Forecasting

Cost analysis

WIP reporting

Financial controls

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Vista Viewpoint

Job description

Cache Valley Electric seeks an experienced accounting professional in Salt Lake City, UT to support growth with the Corporate Controller and CFO. The role emphasizes labor-rate analysis, division forecasting, and accurate project billing across divisions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting, and strong US GAAP knowledge. CPA is preferred, and Vista Viewpoint experience is a plus.