Controller -Regional

Controller Construction/Mechanical Services (Regional)A national mechanical and specialty contracting company with 20+ locations and significant regional operations in Phoenix is seeking a hands-on Regional Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for its Southwest portfolio. This is a direct-hire opportunity reporting to senior finance leadership with visibility across the full organization.What You'll Be DoingLead the monthly general ledger close process including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and timely financial reporting across multiple entitiesOwn and maintain WIP (Work in Progress) and CIP (Construction in Progress) schedules with a strong command of BIE (Billings in Excess) and CIE (Costs in Excess). This is a core function of the role, not a secondary onePerform and oversee cleanup and reconciliation of historical accounts; comfort working through a backlog of 6+ months is expectedPartner with operations and project management on revenue recognition, percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, change orders, and forecast accuracyManage regional receivables, sales and use tax compliance, and operational finance activitiesSupport budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for regional leadershipDevelop and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controlsDirectly mentor and train a team of Senior Accountants, with the expectation of building their technical skills in construction accountingCoordinate with external auditors on year-end audit processes and supporting schedulesEnsure full compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and corporate policyWhat We're Looking For6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a meaningful portion in construction, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical contracting, or a related project-based environment. This background is required, not preferredDeep, hands-on fluency with WIP/CIP schedules and BIE/CIE accounting treatment; candidates without this will not be consideredProficiency in Sage (Sage 300 CRE or Sage Intacct Construction strongly preferred)Experience with Procore a plusDemonstrated ability to work through reconciliation backlog and bring accounts current in a fast-moving environmentProven track record of leading, developing, and training junior accounting staffBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred but not requiredMulti-entity or multi-location experience strongly preferredStrong communicator who can work cross-functionally with operations, project management, and executive leadership