CFO​/Controller

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Spokane, WA

$94,000.00/yr - $/yr

Wm. Winkler Company, a leader in construction services across the Inland Northwest, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strategic support for multiple business entities under common ownership.

• Direct and manage accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities.
• Compile and maintain the company’s Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedule using the cost of completion method, ensuring accurate revenue recognition.
• Maintain an accurate backlog schedule and develop budget/projection models by department to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Prepare and manage a rolling 13‑week cash flow projection to provide leadership with short‑term liquidity visibility.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee sales and use tax compliance across projects and legal entities, ensuring timely reporting and payment.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide timely and actionable financial analysis to support decision‑making.
• Manage audit and banking relationships.
• Drive process improvements and internal controls to strengthen accounting operations.

• Heavy use of Microsoft Excel for advanced reporting, analysis, reconciliations, and modeling (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, forecasting, etc.).
• Viewpoint Vista ERP (construction‑focused ERP) for job cost tracking, financial reporting, WIP reporting, and multi‑entity consolidations.
• Proficiency with other Microsoft Office applications and the ability to adapt quickly to new systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA, CMA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in construction or related industries.
• Proven experience managing accounting for multiple legal entities.
• Advanced Excel skills – demonstrated ability to build and maintain complex workbooks for analysis, reporting, and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of Viewpoint Vista or similar construction ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of sales and use tax compliance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non‑financial team members.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and mentor accounting staff.

• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, respected construction company.
• Hands‑on role with visibility to ownership and executive leadership.
• Collaborative environment where your input directly influences company performance.
• Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Salary - $94,000 – $134,000 annually

• 100% Company Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Premiums for Employee and Family
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match $1 for $1 up to 4% upon eligibility
• Vacation and Sick Leave