Senior Controller - AI-Driven Project Accounting Leader

Koch; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Controller to lead the accounting team supporting the DEPCOM Power business. You will influence strategy, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls across the finance organization.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive forecasting, improve decision-making, and champion PBM principles. This role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and AI-enabled process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Controller/Accounting leader role with people management.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives with senior leaders.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal storytelling to connect leadership to accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a high-performing accounting team and partner with finance, invoice-to-pay, treasury, and risk functions
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities
• Ensure accurate accounting for complex EPC contracts, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, contingencies, change orders, claims, and project estimates
• Oversee project accounting, including cost and profitability measurements, and assess key project risks and exposures
• Partner with leadership on forecasting and strategic planning
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, reporting, and processes while strengthening internal controls
• Support audits and external reporting requirements
• Champion AI-enabled solutions to improve accounting processes and decision support

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA/CMA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Controller to lead the accounting team supporting the DEPCOM Power business. You will influence strategy, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen internal controls across the finance organization.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive forecasting, improve decision-making, and champion PBM principles. This role emphasizes leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and AI-enabled process improvements.