8-12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Experience in management and leadership of accounting teams
Construction industry experience a plus
Responsibilities
Ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close
Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting estimates
Analyze monthly results, variances, and trends
Maintain and enhance the internal control environment
Act as a financial partner to operations and department leaders
Drive continuous improvement across accounting and finance processes
Support due diligence for acquisitions and strategic initiatives
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth
Supportive work environment
Focus on safety and health practices
Collaborative culture across departments
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Controller Department: Accounting FLSA Status: Exempt Reports to: CFO Coordinates With: All Salary: Commensurate with experience + Benefits
JOB SUMMARY: MSI seeks a Senior Controller to be responsible for leading the accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control environment. Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Controller ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, enhances internal controls, and provides leadership in budgeting, compliance, and financial process improvement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting
Ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close
Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries and accounting estimates
Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal policies
Maintain consistency and discipline across accounting processes
Serve as primary accounting lead for internal audits
Financial Insight and Analysis
Analyze monthly results, variances, and trends
Support annual budgeting and reforecasting by ensuring reliable baseline data
Analyze margins, cost drivers, and operational performance metrics
Translate accounting results into clear, business relevant insights
Support short term cash forecasting in coordination with the CFO
Identify opportunities to improve accounting and operational processes
Internal Controls, Compliance and Risk
Maintain and enhance the internal control environment
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
Support SOX compliance and internal audit activities
Identify controls gaps and financial and operational risks within accounting and transactional processes
Business Partnership, Process and Scalability
Act as a financial partner to operations and department leaders
Support due diligence for acquisitions, large projects or strategic initiatives
Drive continuous improvement across accounting and finance processes
Standardize procedures to support growth and scalability
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA preferred
8-12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Experience in management and leadership of accounting teams
Construction industry experience a plus
Skills and Competencies
Strong GAAP and financial reporting expertise
Financial analysis and business acumen
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems
Excellent communications skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance leaders and build strong relationships across the organization
High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and confidentiality
Results-driven, detail-oriented and proactive
Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Each employee has a responsibility for their own safety, the safety of their co-workers, and the community in which they are operating.
In the performance of duties and responsibilities, you are expected to observe all safety, health, and loss prevention rules, practices, and procedures, as well as specific instructions related to the safe and efficient performance of your work.
An effective and viable safety, health, and loss prevention program will be attained only when all employees are safety conscious and keenly aware, both mentally and physically, of the potential hazards of your environment.
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.
