Controller (Hands-On Non-Managerial Role)
Denver, CO 
Construction / Concrete Inndustry
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 + Benefits & Flexibility

3+ yrs.’ Full-Charge Accounting Exp. Required
MS Excel, Word and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Contractor Proficiency in Construction Industry Req.
Growing & Longstanding Family-Owned Denver Business w/Excellent Reputation for Quality Work

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Company Information
Navigator Recruiting client is a reputable 55-employee family-owned $15M Denver general contractor specializing in concrete work. The family has been serving Denver in this industry since the 1960s. The Owners have created a stable, healthy, positive work environment for employees. Growth has been consistent and this firm is seeking a forward-thinking proactive Controller to manage day-to-day accounting and be responsible for some human resources and operational/office duties - ultimately helping the Owners continue to move this company forward for decades more! The Owners are seeking someone who has been in a similar role, completing the financial statements for a construction company, using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Contractor and ideally someone who is also intuitive, has good initiative and understands the nuances around change orders, purchase orders, lien waivers, invoicing, managing a fleet of vehicles, worker's compensation, etc. There are no other employees in accounting. The position would not be responsible for managing anyone. This is a hands-on accounting role reporting directly to the Owners. The Controller will work in the office 3-4 days/week and can work from home 1-2 days/week as well. The Owners are very flexible. Benefits include the reimbursement of a medical insurance plan, a 401k (is currently being installed), 40 hours' vacation (accrued) in Year 1, 48 hours' additional PTO which rolls over into the next year, holidays and a lot of flexibility. The right candidate can choose to work from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 8:00 am - 4 :00 pm, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, and the Owners - who have children - understand if the Controller needs to leave work to pick up a child from school...and the Owners are absolutely ok with the Controller finishing work from home later that evening, at the Controller's convenience. The work location has a very relaxing homey feel as it was a house and was converted into an office. There is a kitchen, television, etc. The Owners are also amenable to the Controller bringing a pet or a child into the office from time to time.
 
Responsibilities

• Full-Charge Accounting / Bookkeeping, including monthly financial statement preparation, accounts receivable and accounts payable, using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Contractor.
• Weekly payroll processing for 55 salaried and hourly employees using Gusto payroll software. There are some day laborers who also receive daily checks.
• Filing/tracking purchase orders, change orders, schedule of values, projects (such as "1+ year-to-completes"), lein waivers and invoices.
• Monitor and keep up maintenance for fleet of 18 trucks, 6 skid steers, 3 pavers and 2 loaders.
• Maintaining worker's compensation, insurance, tax implications and evaluating options.
• Generating/creating ad hoc reports (unpaid bills, etc.).
• Engaging with busybusy time tracking software and project management software
• The ideal candidate will be a high-level independent thinker who thrives in the small business environment.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting preferred but experience in lieu of degree is acceptable.
• Advanced degree and/or CPA license helpful.
• 3+ years' experience general accounting experience (journal entries, preparing monthly financial. statements) and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Contractor proficiency in a construction environment.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.) proficiency. 
• Some payroll processing experience and experience in Human Resources, insurance management, vendor/contract management and office management is helpful.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented as well as “big picture” oriented.
• Highly proactive, results oriented and deadline driven.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Gets along well with other team members and has a keen awareness of customer service to everyone.