Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare.

At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job—it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

The Controller serves as a key financial leader within IME, overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of the company's financial reporting processes. This role partners closely with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the Accounting Department.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret accounting and financial information to evaluate organizational performance, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and financial accuracy.
• Prepare reports that communicate the company's financial position, operating results, and future outlook to executive leadership.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Monitor and report on performance against budget and forecast expectations.
• Analyze revenue, labor, project costs, financial commitments, and operating trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and operational analyses to support business planning and decision-making.
• Provide recommendations related to resource allocation, budgeting strategies, and financial performance improvements.
• Assist with the development, tracking, and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs).

Construction Financial Oversight

• Maintain a strong understanding of construction accounting principles, job costing, and project financial performance.
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate project profitability and financial outcomes.
• Review contracts, leases, financial commitments, and obligations to assess business and financial impact.
• Support the analysis of labor productivity, project costs, and operational efficiencies.

Leadership & Strategic Partnership

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and business objectives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations that support informed business decisions.
• Support the execution and communication of the organization's overall financial strategy.
• Establish financial objectives, policies, and procedures that align with organizational goals.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with tax planning, reporting requirements, and financial risk management.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, scalability, and…