Controller Job in Windsor, CO

Controller Position

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight for a construction-focused business in Windsor, Colorado. This role will guide the monthly close, strengthen internal controls, and deliver accurate reporting that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of project-based accounting, financial planning, and cash management, along with the ability to partner effectively with operations and executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal control practices to support compliance, accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Direct the monthly close process, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations, while ensuring deadlines are consistently met.
• Prepare and deliver financial results in accordance with corporate accounting standards and applicable reporting requirements.
• Lead construction accounting activities by overseeing work-in-progress reporting, revenue recognition, job cost tracking, and percentage-of-completion forecasting.
• Collaborate with project managers and operational leaders to validate cost data, improve forecast reliability, and raise concerns related to margin erosion or cost overruns.
• Manage cash flow activity by monitoring receipts, disbursements, and collections to maintain a healthy liquidity position.
• Coordinate annual external audit support and respond to supplemental audit requests related to tax, insurance, projects, benefits, and sales tax matters.
• Supervise core finance functions such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, job costing, contract administration, and fixed asset accounting.
• Provide monthly performance analysis through dashboards and reporting that highlight profitability, labor productivity, expense trends, cash conversion, and areas for operational improvement.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, ad hoc financial analysis, and the effective use of Sage and related tools to enhance reporting quality, controls, and data integrity.