Senior Controller - Employee-Owned Finance Leader

Southland Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee accounts payable/receivable, general accounting and payroll, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. You will drive reporting accuracy, support job cost management, and coordinate audits as the primary contact for external auditors.

You will guide a team, implement process improvements, and manage tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions while maintaining high attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction industry preferred.
• Ability to review, understand and interpret accounting requirements and cost of the work on a project.
• Ability to manage and develop a team; lead team to expected outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to communicate across all levels.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects to expected outcomes.
• Systems and process orientation with a focus on quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with accounting systems, construction accounting practices and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs the daily operations to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting systems, operations and internal controls; optimize efficiency.
• Provides functional, technical and process consultation and training on financial matters; interpret accounting policy and ensure compliance with laws and GAAP.
• Establishes and implements systems for timely, accurate reporting of financial data to support job cost management and forecasting.
• Manages, trains and supervises team members to meet performance expectations.
• Conducts regular audits of financial records; collaborates with external auditors and addresses audit findings.
• Prepares and submits tax filings (federal, state, local) and monitors tax legislation changes.
• Makes decisions independently and implements resolutions.
• Supervise and coach employees, manage performance, compensation actions, and ensure adherence to policies.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Auditing

Tax compliance

Microsoft Excel

Accounting systems

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Southland Industries in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee accounts payable/receivable, general accounting and payroll, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. You will drive reporting accuracy, support job cost management, and coordinate audits as the primary contact for external auditors.

You will guide a team, implement process improvements, and manage tax filings across federal, state, and local jurisdictions while maintaining high attention to