Regional Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Regional Controller for a growing construction company in Mesa, AZ. This leadership role goes beyond routine close cycles, shaping operations, reporting, and the future of the finance function.

You will lead a four-person accounting team, own job costing and WIP reporting, drive process improvements, and leverage technology to enhance controls and reporting. The position offers visibility as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Progressive accounting leadership experience within the construction industry.
• Strong experience with financial statements, job costing, and WIP reporting.
• CPA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly and year-end financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
• Manage job costing and WIP reporting, providing insight into project profitability and performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automate processes, and implement new accounting systems.
• Partner with project and operational leaders to analyze financial results and support business decisions.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Team leadership

Job costing

WIP reporting

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Technology for automation

Financial controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Regional Controller

If you are a construction accounting leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and making a measurable impact on a business, this opportunity deserves your attention.

Our client is seeking a Regional Controller who wants more than just maintaining the monthly close. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will influence operations, enhance reporting, and help shape the future of the finance function for a growing construction organization.

Salary: $140K-$160K

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible Regional Controller role with a growing construction company where you can make a meaningful impact on the business. You will lead a talented accounting team, bring technology and process improvements to the organization, and have the opportunity to shape how the finance function evolves.

• Lead and develop a team of four, providing mentorship and day-to-day leadership
• Take ownership of financial reporting, job costing, and WIP reporting for a dynamic construction operation
• Play a key role in streamlining accounting processes and improving efficiency
• Leverage technology to identify opportunities for automation, better reporting, and stronger financial controls
• Partner with operational leadership to provide financial insight into project performance and profitability
• Have significant visibility and influence as the company continues to grow
• Join an organization that values innovation and is willing to invest in better systems and processes
• Opportunity to make the accounting function more scalable and efficient rather than simply maintaining the status quo

Key Responsibilities for the Regional Controller

• Oversee monthly and year-end financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Manage job costing and WIP reporting, providing insight into project profitability and performance
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of four accounting professionals
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automate processes, and implement new accounting systems
• Partner with project and operational leaders to analyze financial results and support business decisions

Qualifications for the Regional Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Progressive accounting leadership experience within the construction industry
• Strong experience with financial statements, job costing, and WIP reporting
• Technology-savvy with experience improving processes and implementing or enhancing accounting systems
• CPA designation is a plus