Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc

Controller - Commercial Construction

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc  •  Tempe, AZ (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

We are currently conducting a Controller search for a Commercial General Contractor based in Tempe, AZ. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will oversee a small accounting team and be responsible for core accounting operations including month-end close, job costing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. The Controller will also play a key role in financial planning, performance analysis, and an upcoming ERP system conversion.

This is an in-office role, 5 days a week at their office in Tempe, Arizona.

Responsibilities:
  • Oversee month-end close, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and overall accounting operations.
  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and profitability analysis.
  • Manage job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project profitability tracking.
  • Monitor financial performance metrics and maintain target profit margins.
  • Develop and manage cash flow planning and capital strategies to support company growth.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
  • Implement and maintain strong internal controls and financial risk management processes.
  • Partner with operational leaders to ensure project-level financial accountability.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies through financial analysis.
  • Lead ERP implementation and optimize financial systems, automation, and reporting capabilities.
  • Oversee payroll administration and performance-based compensation structures.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related is required
  • 7+ years’ of accounting/finance experience
  • 3+ years’ commercial real estate construction accounting experience (including job costing, WIP reporting, etc.), ideally working for a General Contractor.
  • 2+ years’ of leadership experience
  • Experience implementing process improvement                                                                                                                                                                                                                  For immediate consideration email your resume to Thyra at thyra@southwestaccountingresources.com

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc

About Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc

Founded in 2000, Southwest Accounting Resources Inc. is an executive search firm that specializes in attracting, hiring and retaining quality Accounting and Finance professionals on a direct hire basis. Since we focus strictly within the Accounting and Finance Industry, we can perform unique and targeted searches quickly and cost efficiently by using direct recruiting strategies and candidate networking. Our priority is to recruit only career minded professionals with successful local and national CPA firms, SEC corporations and private organizations around the country.

Being a successful search firm is much more than just matching qualified candidates with open positions. Our mission is to bring together the perfect match between the company and the candidate by understanding their needs and strengths. Our emphasis is on exceeding the expectations of both companies who hire us and candidates that rely on us to find them the right position. We have become a long-term resource for both our clients and candidates by capitalizing on our experience, knowledge, expertise and by providing consistent and reliable service with integrity and honesty.

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
Unknown
Headquarters
Phoenix, Arizona
Year Founded
2000
Website
southwestaccountingresources.com
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