Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Executive Recruiter, VP, CSAM at Govig & Associates

Incredible opportunity to join a premier employee‑owned general contractor with nearly four decades of success and an impeccable reputation throughout the Southwest! The Controller will play a key financial leadership role in a thriving organization that values collaboration, professional growth, and operational excellence!

Govig – Your #1 full‑service recruiting firm, your access to the best opportunities available, is seeking a CONTROLLER for a commercial general contractor based in Scottsdale, AZ.

About the company. Founded in 1986, our client is a premier employee‑owned general contractor with a reputation for integrity, accountability, and delivering results. Specializing in commercial projects throughout the Southwest, they consistently exceed client expectations with a commitment to quality and long‑term relationships.

About the position. The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance for a dynamic commercial contractor, ensuring accurate financial statements, managing monthly close processes, and partnering with leadership to support strategic decision‑making. This role is critical in maintaining financial integrity, optimizing systems and processes, and leading a high‑performing accounting team. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Financials: Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements (CPA prepares annual reviewed statements), manage work‑in‑process (WIP) schedules, complete monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries, complete ancillary financial reports for EVP review. (15‑20% more time required at year‑end)
• Banking: Reconcile multiple accounts monthly, deposit and enter daily cash receipts, prepare weekly cash report for EVP. (15%)
• Insurance: Respond to estimating insurance inquiries for projects. Complete annual renewals and insurance audits. Report and assist with all generally liability‑related claims. Review and pay monthly insurance invoices. Manage insurance for company fleet. Liaison for all insurance‑related matters. (10‑15% varies depending on requests/month)
• Sales Tax: Oversee and review all sales and use tax filings and sales tax requests. Continuing research on construction‑specific tax issues. Stay up‑to‑date on rate changes. Complete sales tax audits when applicable. (5‑10%)
• Budget: Prepare annual budget for approval by EVP.
• Accounts Receivable: Track aging and ensure project accountants track lien rights. Prepare aging report summary for EVP weekly.
• Payroll: Oversee payroll and annual W‑2 processing (payroll processed in‑house)
• 1099 Processing: Process annual 1099s for multiple business entities.
• ESOP Accounting & Reporting: Record loan/interest payments. Work with 3rd party administrator to provide all necessary data. Coordinate with CPA to provide and record all ESOP‑transaction related entries.
• Income Tax: Work with CPA to pay and process income tax for multiple entities.
• General Accounting: Oversee Senior Accountant, Junior Accountant, and Accounting Assistant with various general accounting duties.
• Project Accounting: Oversee Project Accounting Manager, stay up‑to‑speed on financial‑related issues with jobs.
• Information Technology: Work closely with MSP to ensure IT stays current, company IT issues are being resolved, approving IT‑related renewals.
• Miscellaneous: Monthly/quarterly direct cost entries, small entities, backup for AIA contracts, prepare annual financial review/tax packets for CPA for all entities. Assist executive management with various requests.

What you need
. To effectively thrive in this organization, the Controller will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role
• Construction accounting experience required, including job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage of completion (POC) methodology
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls with proven experience managing month‑end close processes
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Viewpoint, or similar construction ERP systems preferred) and advanced Excel skills

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries:
Construction

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