Senior Financial Controller — Multi-Location Construction Leader

Blue Signal Search; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, retirement, insurance benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead accounting across multiple locations, including project cost and margin analysis. The role partners with operations and leadership to drive performance and ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

The position offers a competitive base salary with bonus potential, opportunities for advancement within a growing organization, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction or project-based business.
• Experience leading accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting and WIP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities and financial reporting across multiple operating locations.
• Guide monthly and annual closing activities with dependable records and schedules.
• Deliver financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and management reports.
• Evaluate project costs, WIP activity, margins, and variances to identify trends.
• Maintain accounting treatment for project-based revenue per US GAAP.
• Collaborate with operations to connect financial results with project execution.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job cost accounting

WIP reporting

US GAAP

Leadership

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related

Tools

NetSuite

ERP software

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead accounting across multiple locations, including project cost and margin analysis. The role partners with operations and leadership to drive performance and ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

The position offers a competitive base salary with bonus potential, opportunities for advancement within a growing organization, and comprehensive benefits.