Corporate Controller

Sundt Construction•Tempe, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary Reporting to Sundt’s Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller is a key financial executive responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance across all business groups and legal entities. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information for a large, growing construction enterprise with annual revenues greater than $4 billion and six operating divisions. The Corporate Controller leads enterprise-wide accounting functions, supports strategic decision-making, ensures compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, and serves as a primary point of contact for external auditors. This position requires a dynamic individual with at least fifteen years of experience in accounting, preferably in the construction industry. The position is located ideally in the Company’s Tempe, Arizona headquarters although exceptional candidates in the Dallas, Texas area will be considered. Periodic travel is required, especially to Sundt’s Tucson, Arizona office, to which many of this position’s (approximately 20) direct and indirect reports are assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting experience
Construction industry experience required
Experience in large, multi-division organizations required
Demonstrated leadership with change management, especially as it pertains to the implementation of new systems and processes
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
CPA required

Nice To Haves

Experience with employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) a plus
Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) preferred
Other desired qualifications for a senior-level role, including:
Strong leadership and communication skills
High integrity and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Oversight of all accounting activities, including general ledger, job cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and consolidation
Ensures accurate and timely reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Company, its operating divisions and its joint ventures
Leads annual audit effort, working with outside auditors to deliver financial statements for the Company and four other reporting entities
Leads annual preparation of federal and state income tax returns for company
Supports the annual preparation of the Company’s budget, assisting the Chief Financial Officer in building consensus and implementing the budget for the following fiscal year
Serves as key interface with project, division, cost center and subsidiary personnel, providing accounting support as needed
Maintains robust internal controls in compliance with company policies, accounting standards and regulatory requirements (including federal, state and local income, sales and payroll taxes)
Oversight of Company ERP (JDE Enterprise One) and accounting platforms, driving automation and process improvement as needed and opportunity arise
Lead and develop a growing Controllership organization.
As a key partner to the CFO, this role provides strategic and executive advice as needed.