Controller

Orion Group • Phoenix, AZ

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions of a $70 million construction services and maintenance company. This hands-on role ensures accurate financial statements, strong internal controls, job costing discipline, and timely reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making. The Controller will manage the accounting team and work closely with operations, service managers, and ownership.
Financial Management & Reporting:
Prepare and review financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow statements. and Work in Progress.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, including proper revenue recognition for percentage of completion accounting and service arrangements.
Own and execute a 5-business-day monthly close including GL and intercompany reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Oversee profitability reporting by service line (service, maintenance, construction).
Ensure accurate labor costing, technician productivity reporting, and overhead allocation.
Establish and enforce internal financial policies and controls.
Ensure adherence to tax laws, corporate regulations, and financial reporting standards.
Own sales tax compliance and reporting across all applicable jurisdictions including preparing and filing sales tax returns on time.
Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies for audits and compliance matters.
Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring efficiency and professional development.
Support senior management with financial insights for business growth.
Drive cost optimization and efficiency initiatives to maximize profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA a plus
• 5+ years of experience in construction accounting or similar role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office, ERP systems and financial software
• Experience in a service-based construction environment preferred
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• High attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to work under pressure

Nice To Haves

• CPA

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions
• Ensuring accurate financial statements
• Maintaining strong internal controls
• Job costing discipline
• Timely reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Managing the accounting team
• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and Work in Progress
• Ensuring compliance with US GAAP, including proper revenue recognition for percentage of completion accounting and service arrangements
• Owning and executing a 5-business-day monthly close including GL and intercompany reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Overseeing profitability reporting by service line (service, maintenance, construction)
• Ensuring accurate labor costing, technician productivity reporting, and overhead allocation
• Establishing and enforcing internal financial policies and controls
• Ensuring adherence to tax laws, corporate regulations, and financial reporting standards
• Owning sales tax compliance and reporting across all applicable jurisdictions including preparing and filing sales tax returns on time
• Liaising with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies for audits and compliance matters
• Leading and mentoring the finance team, ensuring efficiency and professional development
• Supporting senior management with financial insights for business growth
• Driving cost optimization and efficiency initiatives to maximize profitability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level