Controller

** This is a full-time onsite position located in North Phoenix, AZ** 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on monthly and annual basis.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor actual performance against financial goals.
• Support senior management with financial performance reports to guide business growth and decision-making. Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Prepare, review, and submit federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations. Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position and minimize liabilities.
• Prepare for and assist with internal and external tax audits, responding to inquiries from tax authorities as needed.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to tax requirements.
• Conduct research on tax issues and interpret tax laws to provide recommendations to senior management. Monitor changes in tax legislation and evaluate their impact on the organization.
• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.
• Mentor and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.         

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial management; 5+ years of experience in a senior-level accounting or finance role.
• Experience within construction industry, strongly preferred.

Skills and Competencies: 

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, tax regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP/Accounting software.
• Familiarity with Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams). Advanced skills in Excel.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. High level of attention to detail, and highly organized.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities depending on project needs. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, and employees.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a professional attitude.

Language Proficiency:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice to have: 

• Experience working in an accounting firm; Big 4 is a plus.
• Construction industry experience.
• Certified Public Accountant, a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. May be required to travel to other sites within Arizona to perform certain work functions.