SIMON | Assistant Corporate Controller

Simon; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Simon is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial analysis across a multi-entity organization. The role partners with corporate and regional finance teams to promote accuracy, consistency, and accountability while developing the capabilities required for future Controller responsibilities.

This position is ideal for someone located in Southeast Wyoming or Northern Colorado, primarily office-based in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a multi-entity organization.
• Leadership aptitude to guide and develop others.
• Experience in construction accounting or multi-location environments.
• Experience with sales/use tax compliance and corporate tax concepts.
• Knowledge of fixed assets, leases, and capital expenditures.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate accounting, consolidated reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Analyze cash flow, liquidity, and working capital; assist cash management.
• Assist month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes with journals and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with regional teams to ensure accurate enterprise reporting.
• Support internal controls development and compliance practices.
• Coordinate with external auditors and audit activities.
• Assist with sales/use tax filings and corporate tax questions.
• Oversee fixed assets, leases, and capital expenditure records.

Skills

Accounting experience

Leadership aptitude

Construction accounting

Fixed assets

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional skills

JD Edwards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting

CPA, CMA, or CFM preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We specialize in aggregate, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete materials production, with expert teams providing high-quality asphalt paving, concrete, bridge, and utility construction services. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction - it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visitwww.simonteam.com/.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com.

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting the Company's corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and financial analysis functions across a complex, multi-entity organization. Partners with corporate and regional finance teams to promote accuracy, consistency, accountability, and continuous improvement while developing the technical, analytical, and leadership capabilities required for future higher-level controller responsibilities.

This position is ideal for someone located in Southeast Wyoming or Northern Colorado. The role is primarily office-based in Cheyenne and Longmont, while offering occasional remote work flexibility when appropriate.

Main Responsibilities:

• * Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• * Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• * Assist with corporate accounting, consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and other key finance activities to support accurate and timely enterprise reporting
• * Analyze financial data related to cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and operating performance; support cash management strategies aligned with operational and growth objectives
• * Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and variance analyses
• * Coordinate and consolidate financial information from regional accounting teams to ensure consistency, completeness, and accuracy in corporate and enterprise reporting
• * Support budget and forecast processes by gathering and validating data, identifying trends, preparing financial summaries, and communicating insights for leadership review
• * Assist in maintaining, strengthening, and documenting internal controls, accounting procedures, and compliance practices to promote financial accuracy, integrity, and accountability
• * Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audit activities, including audit preparation, documentation requests, internal audit support, and follow-up on identified items
• * Support sales/use tax compliance by reviewing transactions, assisting with reporting and filings, researching tax-related questions, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and external advisors on corporate tax matters
• * Perform accounting activities related to fixed assets, leases, and capital expenditures, including transaction recording, schedule maintenance, reconciliations, reporting support, and compliance with applicable accounting standards

Main Responsibilities (continued):

• * Identify and help implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiency enhancements within corporate accounting and finance functions
• * Prepare ad hoc financial analysis, management reporting, and decision-support materials for executive leadership and strategic business initiatives
• * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives, accounting practices, and reporting outcomes with operational and organizational goals
• * May supervise assigned accounting staff based on operational needs, including daily oversight, coaching, performance support, and professional development; demonstrate leadership readiness for future Controller-level responsibilities
• * Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to accounting staff to promote consistency, professional growth, and adherence to corporate standards
• * Perform other related accounting, reporting, compliance, leadership, and administrative duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives

Education:

• * Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business, related field, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• * CPA, CMA, or CFM certification preferred

Skills:

• * 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including financial reporting, corporate accounting, close processes, reconciliations, analysis, or accounting support within a complex or multi-entity organization
• * Demonstrated leadership aptitude with the ability to guide, influence, and develop others; prior direct people management experience is not required, but the role is intended to build readiness for future Controller-level leadership responsibilities
• * Experience in construction accounting or a similar project-based, operational, or multi-location environment preferred
• * Experience with sales/use tax compliance, reporting, and related accounting processes; basic understanding of corporate tax concepts preferred
• * Experience accounting for fixed assets, leases, and capital expenditures, including reconciliations, supporting schedules, reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards
• * Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and communicate meaningful insights in a complex, multi-entity business environment
• * Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational, functional, and geographic boundaries
• * Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to organize, analyze, and present financial information effectively
• * Experience with enterprise accounting systems; JD Edwards experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

• * Wears and maintains required personal protective equipment to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required when visiting job sites
• * Regularly communicate (talk and hear) to support safe coordination, instruction, and teamwork in the work environment
• * Regularly required to perform tasks that require visual acuity to review information and ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance in work performed
• * Regularly sits for long periods at a desk using a computer to perform administrative, planning, and reporting responsibilities
• * Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects, write, and use a keyboard and/or mobile device to complete daily administrative and communication tasks
• * Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds with or without assistance to handle materials, tools, equipment, or documents essential to the role
• * May occasionally be exposed to environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions when visiting job sites
• * Some work may be performed remotely; in-person work is required as needed to support team engagement, collaboration, training, operational alignment, and business needs
• * Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation*: $110,000.00-$135,000.00 DOE

*Estimated target starting compensation; actual compensation to be determined based on assessment of an individual's qualifications, education, and experience relevant to the role.

Benefits: All full-time salary employees are eligible to participate in Simon benefits as defined in plan documents. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life insurance, supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, 401K with company match, short and long-term disability, flexible spending plan, and education assistance. Other benefits include eight paid holidays, and access to available company discounts.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Application window anticipated to close on 10/15/2026; open until filled.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to [e-mail].