Strategic Controller — Hybrid & Growth Leader

Strategic Mission Critical; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

Hybrid work

13 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Licensing costs reimbursement

Family insurance subsidies

Life and long-term disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Controller to join the Phoenix headquarters, leading the accounting and finance team. The role guides budgeting, forecasting and project profitability analysis, interacting with executives to steer financial decisions.

A strong GAAP background and CPA-preferred education are valued as the company supports hybrid work and career growth. The Controller will oversee month-end close, manage payroll and AP/AR processes, and ensure compliant reporting across

Qualifications

• 7-10 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (CPA Preferred)
• Experience in professional services, engineering, architecture, or construction industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, project accounting and job cost principals.
• Preference for expertise in professional services ERP/Accounting platforms (Eltek, BST, Unanet)
• Proven ability to manage a small team in a mid-sized business (100-500 employees)
• Emphasis in problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Experience with Microsoft tools such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Power Point.
• Experience using construction management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the accounting department and functions, with a focus on building an accounting team internally that can properly and efficiently support firm growth with reliable processes and reporting.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and an orderly electronic filing system.
• Maintain the general ledger and post daily deposit and withdrawal transactions. Ensure transactions have been properly authorized and posted to the correct general ledger accounts (e.g., capital expenditures).
• Establish, maintain, and periodically evaluate the internal control system. Make recommendations on process improvements and help manage implementation.
• Supervise the accounts receivable and work-in-process functions. Receive feedback from project managers on job progress and collections, and assist them where needed.
• Supervise the accounts payable function to ensure invoices are posted to the general ledger as they arrive and are paid timely, that discounts are utilized, and proper paperwork is maintained.
• Facilitate upper management with financial analysis and report production on a timely basis.
• Manage relationships with outside service providers, lenders/lessors, and regulators, and assist with pricing and risk evaluation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Revenue recognition

Project accounting

Job costing

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Eltek

BST

Unanet

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Controller to join the Phoenix headquarters, leading the accounting and finance team. The role guides budgeting, forecasting and project profitability analysis, interacting with executives to steer financial decisions.

A strong GAAP background and CPA-preferred education are valued as the company supports hybrid work and career growth. The Controller will oversee month-end close, manage payroll and AP/AR processes, and ensure compliant reporting across