Controller

Description

Sustainability Engineering Group has an immediate opening for a Controller with at least 10 years of controller and/or accounting experience for an engineering, architecture, or construction company. This individual will be ultimately responsible for the day-to-day accounting of project financials as well as other duties in a growing A/E/C firm. 

This is a Full-Time, On-Site position working in our office located in Phoenix, Arizona - not a remote position. Responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Project job cost accounting including preparation of draws, collection of payments, and subcontractor compliance
• Lead the creation and analysis of financial reports
• Journal entries and job costs for projects
• Generate POs for Sub-Contractors
• Collect and track compliance documents
•  Assist in accounting process creation and implementation
• Companywide expense management and reporting
• Create client invoice and client billing in BQECore 
• Assisting with project audits
• Support operations staff
• Review owner contracts to understand accounting requirements
• Maintain multiple state tax license(s)
• Coordinate with outside accountants and auditors
• Assist with Payroll

Requirements

 Qualifications:

We are looking for a flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines. The successful candidate will possess:

• Excellent listening skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• The ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues
• Experience with project management software highly preferred
• 10+ years of experience as a controller, preferably within the engineering, architecture, and/or construction industry
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, CPA preferred
• Prior experience with budgeting and project controls highly preferred
• A strong work ethic and a “can-do anything” attitude

Why should you join SEG? 

The opportunity for challenging but rewarding work and opportunities for advancement. You’ll play a critical role in execution of creative and dynamic projects that keep companies, cities, and counties running and competitive. You’ll learn across the spectrum of engineering disciplines – at SEG, there are no “silos” just successful projects. We stretch and challenge individuals and teams. We need people who can evolve, adapt, and grow with us to help effectively service our clients and meet our goals.