Controller

Team UIS is a growing utility infrastructure services platform backed by a Denver-based private equity firm focused on building market-leading lower middle market businesses. The company currently operates four divisions delivering specialized infrastructure services with a mix of fixed-fee and time-and-material contract structures (approximately 60% fixed-fee). The workforce includes union labor operating under prevailing wage and fringe benefit structures, and the organization is preparing for significant growth through operational scaling and acquisition activity.With an upcoming ERP migration and an active M&A strategy, the business is at an inflection point that requires a finance leader capable of combining strong technical accounting expertise with operational and strategic leadership.ControllerThe Controller serves as the CFO's primary operational partner, owning the day-to-day accounting function while helping build the financial infrastructure required to support a rapidly growing platform. The Controller leads improvements to the monthly close process, establishes stronger financial reporting and planning capabilities, oversees the company's upcoming ERP migration, and plays a key role in integrating future acquisitions.This role is intentionally structured as an 18-24 month proving ground for CFO succession, providing the right candidate with significant exposure to executive leadership, private equity stakeholders, and board-level financial reporting.Key Responsibilities of the Controller include:Union Labor & Compliance AccountingFP&A & Financial ReportingERP Migration & Systems LeadershipAcquisition Integration & Platform GrowthCFO Partnership & Executive LeadershipEducation, Experience and Qualifications for the ControllerBachelor's degree in accounting or finance5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with clear advancement toward senior leadership rolesDirect experience with percentage-of-completion or ASC 606 revenue recognition in a construction, infrastructure, or project-based services environmentExperience working in a union labor environment, including prevailing wage and certified payroll structuresParticipation in at least one ERP implementation or migrationAdvanced Excel skills with the ability to build financial models, job cost analyses, and scenario planning toolsCompensation, Benefits, and Structure for the ControllerTeam UIS provides a competitive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary based on experience, skills and abilities, LTIP (long-term incentive plan) opportunities, annual bonus, paid time off, 401k program with generous company contribution, company paid BCN health, dental, vision, and life Insurance, short-term disability, health and wellness reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.The Recruiting and Selection Process for the ControllerThe recruiting process includes a combination of preliminary phone screens and interviews, candidate assessments, reference checks, and a pre-employment background check and drug test. The process, which is being facilitated through EctoHR, Inc. is designed to ensure that candidates are aligned with Team UIS's mission and vision.