JOB SUMMARY:
The Controller is the senior accounting leader in the organization, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. This role is responsible for the accuracy of the company's financial statements, the integrity of job costing and inventory records, and the reliability of the cash position. This position manages the accounting team and works closely with the operations team and leadership team to provide the financial visibility needed to understand day-to-day business performance.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Financial Reporting and Close
- Lead the monthly close process and deliver accurate financial statements to the leadership team within an agreed close timeline
- Prepare the consolidated income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement each period along with branch specific financial statements
- Produce department-level profit and loss reports
- Maintain and present the WIP schedule each month - calculating percent-complete on active projects and reconciling underbilled and overbilled positions to the balance sheet
- Prepare weekly KPIs and monthly reporting package for leadership that covers financial performance, cash position, AR aging, and any items requiring attention
- Lock accounting periods and maintain close discipline across the team
Balance sheet integrity
- Own the accuracy of the full balance sheet - every account reconciled monthly with supporting documentation
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules for equipment and vehicles across all locations
- Ensure accounts receivable, inventory, work in progress, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities are correctly stated each period
- Review and approve all intercompany journal entries between legal entities - ensure balances are reconciled monthly and eliminate correctly in the consolidated financial statements
- Oversee the month-end accrual process - subcontractor costs, payroll, prepaid amortization, and any other recurring entries
Multi-entity and inter-branch accuracy
- Manage the transition to a single chart of accounts, policies, close process, and reporting structure on a defined timeline and participate in the project to identify and migrate branches into consistent systems
- Ensure shared costs - including management fees, shared insurance, equipment loans between branches, and allocated overhead - are documented under a formal intercompany agreement and recorded consistently in both entities each period
Cash Flow Management
- Maintain a rolling short-term cash flow forecast - updated regularly and presented to Finance Director with a clear view of upcoming inflows, outflows, and any projected shortfalls
- Monitor collections and work with billing to accelerate cash receipts on overdue project invoices and service accounts
- Provide strategic oversight and final approval of accounts payable, including vendor invoice processing and payment runs
- Provide final oversight and approval of payroll to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper allocation of labor costs to jobs and departments.
Tax, compliance, and audit
- Manage completion and filing of tax returns on time each period
- Manage the annual financial statement review and compilation process - prepare supporting schedules and serve as the primary contact for the outside CPA firm
- Review and approve payroll tax remittances, W-2, and 1099 filings to ensure compliance with all deadlines
Team and process leadership
- Directly manage accounting staff - set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and develop team members toward greater independence and capability
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and alignment with SAV's Core Values
- Document accounting policies and procedures, including job costing methodology, inventory valuation, and revenue recognition
- Drive process improvements that reduce close time, improve accuracy, and eliminate manual work
- Serve as the internal resource for accounting questions from project managers, operations staff, and ownership - translate financial information into terms that are useful to non-accounting colleagues
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:- Expert knowledge of construction-related accounting practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP systems (experience with Q360 preferred).
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Self-directed, organized, and adaptable to a dynamic environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- 3+ years of experience in a managerial accounting position
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:- CPA or CMA highly preferred
- Experience working in construction industry highly valued
- Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
- Previous experience as a Controller
COMPLEXITY & DIFFICULTY:- Degree of Supervision/Independence
- General - instruction, advice and assistance available as needed. Review of work may be frequent but not usually detailed. Emphasis is placed on quality of completed assignments. Decision Making required/Freedom to Act
- Decision Making required/Freedom to Act
- Follows identified/documented procedures
BENEFITS PACKAGE: • Employer paid health insurance and life insurance
• Dental, vision, and family health insurance available
• $75/quarter Wellness reimbursement
• $50/month cell phone stipend
• Flexible time off
• 8 paid holidays and additional paid floating holiday after 1 year of employment
• 401K with 3.5% employer match after 6 months
• Company Performance Bonus, Longevity Bonus, and Employee Referral Bonus eligibility
• Culture that engages and recognizes employees for individual and team accomplishments
