Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a well-established construction and contractor business in Westminster, Colorado in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This fully onsite role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can oversee core financial operations across multiple entities while building strong working relationships with teams at several locations. The position offers the opportunity to manage a stable, efficient accounting environment, support accurate financial reporting, and help guide the organization's ongoing planning and control activities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process and deliver timely, accurate financial results, with a typical close cycle of five business days.
• Oversee accounting activity across multiple locations and legal entities, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and consistently within the appropriate company structure.
• Reconcile cash activity for 10 sites and multiple bank accounts, confirming deposits are received, posted, and balanced properly.
• Perform detailed reviews of inventory and accounts receivable data between operating systems and the general ledger, making updates as needed to maintain accuracy.
• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable support staff, while stepping in directly to assist with accounting tasks beyond routine processing when needed.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including depreciation calculations and ongoing updates to asset schedules.
• Coordinate sales tax filing support with internal resources and help ensure filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare multi-entity consolidations and intercompany eliminations to support complete and reliable financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and support the annual audit process, including preparation of schedules and responses to requests.
• Provide oversight for selected payroll and HR-related accounting activities and contribute to future budgeting and forecasting efforts.