Divisional Controller

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy partnering with operations to drive financial performance and accountability, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. is seeking a Divisional Controller to join our team.The Divisional Controller serves as the lead financial partner to divisional leadership, supporting the Vice President and project teams through strategic analysis and hands-on financial oversight. This role oversees divisional accounting operations, ensures accurate project cost tracking, revenue recognition, forecasting, and financial reporting, and drives financial discipline across billing, change management, and cost control processes.The salary range for this role is: $100,000 – $130,000, depending on experience.What You'll Do Financial Leadership & Oversight Serve as financial business partner to divisional leadership, supporting operational performance and profitabilityPromote strong financial discipline across billing, time capture, cost tracking, and change management processesEnsure integrity and accuracy of project cost reporting and financial data submitted for consolidationAdhere to company policies, internal control standards, and GAAP requirements Project & Revenue Management Set up jobs in financial systems, ensuring accurate cost structures and complianceReview and post change orders to ensure timely revenue recognition and proper cost alignmentAudit customer billings for accuracy, contract compliance, cost allocation, and margin integrityAssist in validating cost-to-complete estimates and percentage-of-completion inputsPrepare and present monthly divisional revenue and margin forecasts in collaboration with project managers and corporate finance Financial Analysis & Forecasting Analyze labor productivity, direct and indirect costs, margin trends, and forecast accuracyGenerate actionable insights from financial and project data to improve margins and operational efficiencyPartner with corporate accounting to support monthly close processes, validating job cost data, accrual inputs, and forecast assumptions Process Improvement & Compliance Evaluate and improve divisional financial processes, systems, and reporting toolsSupport internal and external audits as requiredLead and develop accounting and administrative staff (3–4 direct reports)Other duties and tasks, as assigned What You'll BringBachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field7–10 years of progressive accounting or construction project finance experience5+ years of leadership experience in construction accounting or finance rolesDemonstrated experience supporting construction operations across multiple active projectsStrong understanding of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and cost-to-complete forecastingStrong knowledge of construction financial reporting principles and GAAPAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)Experience with accounting systems and financial reporting toolsStrong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with ability to influence cross-functional teamsMust pass mandatory drug screeningValid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications Experience in construction or utility industryExperience in multi-state operationsCPA or advanced finance certification What You'll Get401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEligibleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceEligible for discretionary bonus