{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"20dfc213d0a8b8ba60a45924","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/20dfc213d0a8b8ba60a45924","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/20dfc213d0a8b8ba60a45924","title":"Controller","description":"Description:\nJOB SUMMARY\nThe Controller is responsible for leading the Company's accounting operations while ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and scalable accounting processes that support GMRE's continued growth.\nThis is a hands-on Controller position responsible for both leading the accounting function and actively participating in day-to-day accounting operations. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing strategic responsibilities with detailed transactional work while building scalable processes to support the Company's continued growth.\nThis position serves as the Company's technical accounting leader, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and scalable accounting operations. The Controller partners closely with the Director of Finance to strengthen the accounting function, improve operational efficiency, and build processes capable of supporting a growing government contractor.\nThis position requires a collaborative leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a practical, hands-on approach to developing people, improving processes, and supporting a rapidly growing organization. While government contracting experience is preferred, GMRE values candidates with exceptional accounting fundamentals, a CPA designation, and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn complex industries.\nROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nAccounting Operations\nLead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.\nEnsure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.\nMaintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules.\nReview and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.\nEnsure the accuracy and integrity of the Company's balance sheet through timely reconciliations, account analysis, and resolution of outstanding items.\nContinuously improve close procedures and accounting workflows.\nSupport cash management activities through timely reconciliations, banking administration, and coordination with the Director of Finance.\nTechnical Accounting & Compliance\nServe as the Company's technical accounting expert.\nResearch and apply new accounting guidance.\nSupport annual financial statement preparation and external audits.\nCoordinate annual tax preparation with external CPA firms.\nEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.\nSupport indirect rate development, monitoring, annual incurred cost submissions, and compliance with government contracting requirements.\nPayroll, Tax & State Compliance\nProvide oversight of payroll accounting and related reconciliations.\nMonitor payroll tax compliance across multiple states.\nResolve payroll tax notices and state compliance issues.\nOversee multi-state business registrations, annual filings, payroll tax compliance, business tax filings, and regulatory reporting.\nWork closely with Payroll and Human Resources to strengthen payroll controls and compliance processes.\nBenefits & Financial Administration\nOversee the financial administration of the Company's employee benefit programs, including the 401(k) plan, self-funded medical plan, and insurance programs.\nCoordinate with Human Resources and third-party administrators to ensure accurate funding, reconciliations, and reporting.\nMaintain financial controls and compliance related to employee benefit programs.\nInternal Controls & Process Improvement\nStrengthen internal controls throughout the accounting cycle.\nIdentify process improvement opportunities that reduce risk and improve efficiency.\nDevelop scalable accounting policies and procedures.\nBuild accounting processes capable of supporting the Company's growth while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.\nLead accounting process design and support implementation of ERP systems, financial automation, and other technology initiatives.\nPromote segregation of duties and best accounting practices throughout the organization.\nTeam Leadership\nMentor, coach, and develop accounting staff.\nProvide technical accounting guidance and training.\nDevelop the skills and capabilities of the accounting personnel.\nFoster accountability, continuous learning, and professional development.\nDevelop and strengthen the accounting team to support the Company's continued growth.\nBusiness Partnership & Financial Planning\nSupport strategic finance initiatives and cross-functional business improvement efforts.\nSupport the annual budgeting and forecasting process by developing accounting-related assumptions, validating financial data, and collaborating with the Director of Finance and Program Finance Manager to ensure accurate financial planning.\nProvide accounting guidance for new business initiatives, organizational growth, and strategic decision making.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance organization.\nServe as a trusted advisor on accounting matters affecting the business.\nWHY WORK FOR GMRE?\nGMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.\nGMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.\nRequirements:\nREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES\nStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.\nExcellent understanding of accounting controls and financial reporting.\nDemonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nHigh attention to detail and organizational skills.\nAbility to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nPassion for continuous improvement and process development.\nAbility to research complex accounting issues and recommend practical solutions.\nStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nBachelor's degree in Accounting.\nActive Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.\nMinimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.\nMinimum of 3 years in an accounting leadership role.\nExperience managing the month-end close process.\nExperience preparing financial statements and managing audits.\nExperience with multi-state tax compliance.\nExperience mentoring and developing accounting professionals.\nPreferred\nExperience in government contracting.\nWorking knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn government contracting regulations.\nExperience with ERP implementations or financial system improvements.\nExperience supporting a rapidly growing organization.\nSECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS\nDriving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.\nAbility to successfully pass required background screening.\nMust be authorized to work in the United States.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\nWill Initially supervise one accounting professional and is responsible for coaching, mentoring, performance management, and developing the accounting function as the Company grows.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.\nTRAVEL REQUIRED\nOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.\nPosition will travel up to 10% of the time.","company":"Gmre","rawCompany":"gmre","city":"Ogden","state":"UT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T04:25:32.041Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"921130","title":"Public Finance Activities","slug":"public-finance-activities"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Description:\nJOB SUMMARY\nThe Controller is responsible for leading the Company's accounting operations while ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and scalable accounting processes that support GMRE's continued growth.\nThis is a hands-on Controller position responsible for both leading the accounting function and actively participating in day-to-day accounting operations. The successful candidate will be comfortable balancing strategic responsibilities with detailed transactional work while building scalable processes to support the Company's continued growth.\nThis position serves as the Company's technical accounting leader, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and scalable accounting operations. The Controller partners closely with the Director of Finance to strengthen the accounting function, improve operational efficiency, and build processes capable of supporting a growing government contractor.\nThis position requires a collaborative leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a practical, hands-on approach to developing people, improving processes, and supporting a rapidly growing organization. While government contracting experience is preferred, GMRE values candidates with exceptional accounting fundamentals, a CPA designation, and a demonstrated ability to quickly learn complex industries.\nROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nAccounting Operations\nLead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.\nEnsure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.\nMaintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules.\nReview and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses.\nEnsure the accuracy and integrity of the Company's balance sheet through timely reconciliations, account analysis, and resolution of outstanding items.\nContinuously improve close procedures and accounting workflows.\nSupport cash management activities through timely reconciliations, banking administration, and coordination with the Director of Finance.\nTechnical Accounting & Compliance\nServe as the Company's technical accounting expert.\nResearch and apply new accounting guidance.\nSupport annual financial statement preparation and external audits.\nCoordinate annual tax preparation with external CPA firms.\nEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.\nSupport indirect rate development, monitoring, annual incurred cost submissions, and compliance with government contracting requirements.\nPayroll, Tax & State Compliance\nProvide oversight of payroll accounting and related reconciliations.\nMonitor payroll tax compliance across multiple states.\nResolve payroll tax notices and state compliance issues.\nOversee multi-state business registrations, annual filings, payroll tax compliance, business tax filings, and regulatory reporting.\nWork closely with Payroll and Human Resources to strengthen payroll controls and compliance processes.\nBenefits & Financial Administration\nOversee the financial administration of the Company's employee benefit programs, including the 401(k) plan, self-funded medical plan, and insurance programs.\nCoordinate with Human Resources and third-party administrators to ensure accurate funding, reconciliations, and reporting.\nMaintain financial controls and compliance related to employee benefit programs.\nInternal Controls & Process Improvement\nStrengthen internal controls throughout the accounting cycle.\nIdentify process improvement opportunities that reduce risk and improve efficiency.\nDevelop scalable accounting policies and procedures.\nBuild accounting processes capable of supporting the Company's growth while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.\nLead accounting process design and support implementation of ERP systems, financial automation, and other technology initiatives.\nPromote segregation of duties and best accounting practices throughout the organization.\nTeam Leadership\nMentor, coach, and develop accounting staff.\nProvide technical accounting guidance and training.\nDevelop the skills and capabilities of the accounting personnel.\nFoster accountability, continuous learning, and professional development.\nDevelop and strengthen the accounting team to support the Company's continued growth.\nBusiness Partnership & Financial Planning\nSupport strategic finance initiatives and cross-functional business improvement efforts.\nSupport the annual budgeting and forecasting process by developing accounting-related assumptions, validating financial data, and collaborating with the Director of Finance and Program Finance Manager to ensure accurate financial planning.\nProvide accounting guidance for new business initiatives, organizational growth, and strategic decision making.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance organization.\nServe as a trusted advisor on accounting matters affecting the business.\nWHY WORK FOR GMRE?\nGMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.\nGMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.\nRequirements:\nREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES\nStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.\nExcellent understanding of accounting controls and financial reporting.\nDemonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nHigh attention to detail and organizational skills.\nAbility to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.\nPassion for continuous improvement and process development.\nAbility to research complex accounting issues and recommend practical solutions.\nStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.\nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE\nBachelor's degree in Accounting.\nActive Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.\nMinimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience.\nMinimum of 3 years in an accounting leadership role.\nExperience managing the month-end close process.\nExperience preparing financial statements and managing audits.\nExperience with multi-state tax compliance.\nExperience mentoring and developing accounting professionals.\nPreferred\nExperience in government contracting.\nWorking knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn government contracting regulations.\nExperience with ERP implementations or financial system improvements.\nExperience supporting a rapidly growing organization.\nSECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS\nDriving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.\nAbility to successfully pass required background screening.\nMust be authorized to work in the United States.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES\nWill Initially supervise one accounting professional and is responsible for coaching, mentoring, performance management, and developing the accounting function as the Company grows.\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.\nTRAVEL REQUIRED\nOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.\nPosition will travel up to 10% of the time.","datePosted":"2026-08-03T04:25:32.041Z","dateModified":"2026-08-03T04:25:32.041Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Gmre","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ogden","addressRegion":"UT","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"20dfc213d0a8b8ba60a45924"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/20dfc213d0a8b8ba60a45924"}}