strategicmissioncritical
Controller
Phoenix, AZ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$500kDetected 20 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingForecastingBudgetingExcelERPLeadershipProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeGAAPAccounts PayableVariance AnalysisConstruction Management
About the role
- Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.
- Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutions that keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.
- The controller is based at the PHX headquarters and works closely with the executive team to guide the organization's financial decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of the accounting department and functions, with a focus on building an accounting team internally that can properly and efficiently support firm growth with reliable processes and reporting.
- Maintain the chart of accounts and an orderly electronic filing system.
- Maintain the general ledger and post daily deposit and withdrawal transactions. Ensure transactions have been properly authorized and posted to the correct general ledger accounts (e.g., capital expenditures).
- Establish, maintain, and periodically evaluate the internal control system. Make recommendations on process improvements and help manage implementation.
- Manage relationships with outside service providers, lenders/lessors, and regulators, and assist the leadership team with evaluating pricing and risk.
- Coordinate and manage software process improvements with the software provider.
- Manage compliance in various state and local jurisdictions.
- Manage the bi-weekly payroll activity processed by ADP, after review of the payroll register to confirm names and amounts.
- Perform monthly adjusting entries and reconciliations and close the general ledger by the 7 th of the succeeding month.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition, project accounting and job cost principals.
- Preference for expertise in professional services ERP/Accounting platforms (eltek, BST, Unanet)
- Experience with Microsoft tools such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Power Point.
- Experience using construction management tools such as Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
- 7-10 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven ability to manage a small team in a mid-sized business (100-500 employees)
- Emphasis in problem solving and analytical thinking.
Nice to have
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting (CPA Preferred)
- Experience in professional services, engineering, architecture, or construction industry strongly preferred.
Compensation
- Base Compensation: $125,000-$165,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills)
- Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC.
- All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution
Benefits
- The Controller works as part of the Accounting and Finance Team and is responsible for closely monitoring the financial health of a mid-sized engineering services firm.
- Coordinate information exchanges and processes with key advisors such as the CPA firm, law firm, and payroll/benefits service providers.
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