Controller

S&L Industrial•Cowley, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

S&L Industrial is a pavement marking and line striping company working on highways, roadways, and parking lots across multiple regions. We take pride in doing solid, reliable work and supporting our teams in the field with strong operational and financial backing. Our local teams work closely with our corporate office in Omaha, NE. We're looking for a Controller to join our team in either Billings, MT or Cowley, WY. This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for keeping the financial side of the business running smoothly-especially when it comes to month-end close and reporting. You'll be working with both the local team and our corporate office, and you'll need to be comfortable jumping in where needed, whether that's reviewing entries, helping troubleshoot issues, or supporting other accounting functions. There may be occasional travel to and from offices within MT and WY. Why This Role This is a good opportunity for someone who likes being involved in the day-to-day while also having visibility into the bigger financial picture. You'll have direct impact on how the business tracks and understands its performance, and you'll be working with a team that values getting things done the right way. SLI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
At least 5 years of accounting experience (public accounting or general ledger experience is helpful)
Solid understanding of GAAP
Someone who pays attention to the details and takes ownership of their work
Comfortable managing multiple priorities without losing track of deadlines
Good communicator who can work across teams

Nice To Haves

Construction or project-based industry experience is a plus
Experience with an ERP system (COINS is a bonus)

Responsibilities

Own the month-end close process and make sure it gets done accurately and on time
Prepare and review journal entries and general ledger activity
Handle account reconciliations (bank accounts, payroll, A/R, A/P, etc.)
Review accounts payable activity to ensure proper coding and tax handling
Help produce monthly financial reports and explain results as needed
Support budgeting and forecasting efforts
Track capital spending and compare it to budget
Step in to support A/P, A/R, and payroll when needed
Pull together reports and analysis for leadership
File required tax forms at the federal, state, and local level
Assist with audits, acquisitions, and process improvements
Work with operations and accounting teams to improve reporting and visibility