Controller - Commercial Construction, Tempe, AZ

We are currently conducting a Controller search for a Commercial General Contractor based in Tempe, AZ. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will oversee a small accounting team and be responsible for core accounting operations including month-end close, job costing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. The Controller will also play a key role in financial planning, performance analysis, and an upcoming ERP system conversion.

• Oversee month-end close, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and overall accounting operations.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and profitability analysis.
• Manage job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project profitability tracking.
• Monitor financial performance metrics and maintain target profit margins.
• Develop and manage cash flow planning and capital strategies to support company growth.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and financial risk management processes.
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure project-level financial accountability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies through financial analysis.
• Lead ERP implementation and optimize financial systems, automation, and reporting capabilities.
• Oversee payroll administration and performance-based compensation structures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related is required
• CPA a plus

• 7+ years’ of accounting/finance experience
• 3+ years’ commercial real estate construction accounting experience (including job costing, WIP reporting, etc.), ideally working for a General Contractor.
• 2+ years’ of leadership experience
• Experience implementing process improvement