Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Controller

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Location: Aurora, Colorado

Industry: Construction

Salary: $150,000 base (plus bonus/benefits, if applicable)

Experience Level: Senior / Leadership

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations for our construction company in Aurora, Colorado
. This role oversees the full accounting function and partners closely with executive leadership and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and strong project-level financial visibility. The ideal candidate is hands‑on and brings deep construction accounting expertise.

• Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, job costing, and fixed assets
• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies

• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition
• Review project margins, forecasts, and change orders
• Partner closely with project managers and operations leadership
• Provide financial insight into project performance and profitability

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, bonding, and insurance reporting
• Oversee lien compliance and support cash flow forecasting
• Ensure accurate working capital and cash management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
• Support ERP and construction system optimization (Vista, Sage, Procore, or similar)
• Act as a key financial partner to executive leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong construction accounting background required
• Proven experience managing and developing teams
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, job costing, and revenue recognition
• Proficiency in Excel and construction ERP systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

• $150,000 base salary with competitive benefits
• High‑visibility leadership role
• Stable, growing construction company
• Collaborative executive and operations team
• Aurora‑based role with long‑term opportunity

Seniority level:
Director

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry: Accounting

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