Controller

ALLIED ELECTRIC INC•Walker, MI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for leading Allied Electric’s accounting and financial reporting functions, including construction accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, cash flow, internal controls, and financial analysis. This role works closely with the CFO and operational leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, improve processes, identify financial trends and risks, and provide insight to support business decisions and continued company growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
CPA required.
5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience required, 7+ years preferred.
Strong knowledge of GAAP.
Knowledge of ASC 606 cost-to-cost revenue recognition, including contract assets and liabilities.
Strong experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
Strong financial and business acumen.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with executive and operational leadership.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Accounting leadership or management experience preferred.
Electrical contracting or specialty contractor experience is highly desirable.
Experience with Sage 300 / Timberline strongly preferred.
Experience with Kojo preferred.
Tech-savvy with experience using emerging technologies, including AI and large language models (LLMs), to improve productivity, analysis, and process efficiency.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
Ensure accurate reporting in accordance with GAAP and construction accounting standards.
Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
Analyze financial results, variances, trends, and key performance indicators.
Provide financial reporting and analysis to the CFO and leadership team.
Oversee job costing and monthly Work in Progress reporting.
Ensure accurate revenue recognition and project financial reporting.
Review project costs, estimates, change orders, committed costs, and forecasts.
Monitor project margins and significant cost variances.
Partner with project managers and operations to ensure accurate project financial performance.
Oversee AIA, T&M, progress, retainage, and lump-sum billing.
Monitor cash flow, accounts receivable, collections, and working capital.
Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.
Analyze budget-to-actual results and significant variances.
Develop financial models and analyses to support operational and business decisions.
Provide insight into backlog, margins, labor costs, overhead, and other key business metrics.
Oversee accounts payable and purchasing-related financial controls.
Partner with operations and purchasing teams to ensure accurate committed cost tracking.
Support and optimize the use of Kojo for purchasing, material management, and purchase orders.
Manage and optimize Sage 300 and other accounting systems.
Identify opportunities for automation, improved reporting, and stronger system integration.
Maintain and improve internal accounting controls.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, and construction-related reporting requirements.
Support external audits, bonding requirements, and banking relationships.
Identify financial and operational risks and recommend improvements.
Lead, develop, and support the accounting team.
Establish clear responsibilities, expectations, and accountability.
Provide training and cross-functional support.
Work closely with operations, project management, payroll, HR, and purchasing.
Communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial leaders.