Denver
Job Description Ready to Lead? We're Looking for Our Next Controller! Denver, CO | Hybrid | $130,000 – $165,000 DOE | Full-Time About the Role We are a growing, multi-entity specialty subcontractor installing and servicing specialized material handling systems, with operations in Colorado and Georgia. We are seeking an experienced Controller to build a strong, modern finance function for our privately-held, lower-middle-market business. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a hands-on leadership role that owns close, consolidation, controls, project accounting, and systems modernization — while serving as a trusted strategic partner to ownership and operational leadership. This position is based in our Denver office and will oversee a team of four. If you're equally comfortable closing the books, implementing an ERP, and building a Power BI dashboard — we want to talk. What You'll Own Consolidated Financial Reporting & Close • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for both entities, delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, • Prepare and review consolidating entries, intercompany eliminations, and allocations between the Denver and Georgia entities, • Produce executive-level financial reporting packages, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI dashboards, and variance analysis vs. budget and prior periods, • Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts in partnership with operational leaders, • Oversee project-based accounting using the percentage-of-completion (POC) method, including review of estimates, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and over/under billings, • Own the accuracy of WIP schedules, gross profit reporting, and earned revenue reporting, • Partner with project managers and operations to ensure project budgets, estimates-to-complete (ETCs), and cost coding are accurate and updated on a consistent cadence, • Establish and enforce internal controls around job costing, change orders, retainage, and project margin reporting, • Provide day-to-day oversight of accounting staff and activities in both Denver and Georgia, including AR, AP, payroll coordination, cash management, and general ledger integrity, • Standardize chart of accounts, close calendars, policies, and procedures across both entities to enable clean consolidation, • Evaluate, select, and implement ERP and financial software solutions appropriate for a multi-entity, project-based business; lead or co-lead ERP implementation and integration projects, • Assess current software (ERP, payroll, expense management, project management) and recommend changes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability, • Build and maintain Power BI (or comparable) dashboards for financial and operational reporting, including consolidated and entity-level views, • Design, document, and maintain internal controls and accounting policies across both entities, • Serve as primary finance contact for banking and surety relationships, including timely required reporting, • Manage state and local tax compliance across Colorado, Georgia, Canada, and any other relevant jurisdictions; coordinate with external tax advisors (sales tax reports filed in most states), • Mentor and develop accounting staff; build a high-performing, accountable finance team Required: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, • 5+ years in senior accounting leadership, including prior Controller or ready-now Assistant Controller experience; multi-entity or multi-location oversight strongly preferred, • Demonstrated experience with percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP schedules, and job-cost accounting, • Proven track record evaluating, selecting, and implementing ERP and accounting software systems, • Hands-on proficiency with Power BI (or equivalent BI tools) for building reports and dashboards, • Comfortable using modern AI tools to improve finance workflows, • Working knowledge of GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for long-term and project-based contracts, • Strong Excel skills — financial modeling, complex formulas, and pivot tables, • CPA or CMA certification (equivalent experience accepted), • Background in construction, engineering, professional services, manufacturing, or another project-based industry, • Experience overseeing accounting teams across multiple states or remote locations, • Experience integrating ERP, CRM, project management, and payroll systems and automating data flows, • Experience preparing and managing surety bonding and credit facility reporting, • Based in Denver, CO — in-office presence expected, • Base Salary: $130,000 – $165,000, based on experience, • Annual performance-based bonus opportunity, • Health insurance, • 401(k) with discretionary company match Powered by JazzHR XW9FAKOBZJ