Corporate Controller

Location: Remote (with travel as needed)Compensation: Base salary of $160K + 20% annual target bonus + comprehensive benefits package Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to own accounting and financial close across a newly combined, private equity-backed utility infrastructure services platform. The company delivers construction and maintenance services spanning electric distribution, transmission, substation, and communications infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest and Western US.Following a recent private equity recapitalization and combination of two industry leaders, the company is investing heavily in its finance capabilities to deliver GAAP-compliant financial statements and robust operational reporting to management, lenders, and its private equity shareholder.Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller is a key addition to the finance leadership team. We are seeking a hands-on candidate looking to build, establish processes, and make an immediate impact on a scaling organization. Key Responsibilities(Note: Not all of the below are day-one responsibilities, but reflect the total scope expected to fall under this role as the platform builds out.)Financial Close and ReportingOwn the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across the combined entities, including the close calendar, task ownership, and timeline.Drive the close on the ground, working directly with accounting teams to set discipline and timelines, including on-site presence through close.Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and maintain a supported balance sheet.Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.Own intercompany accounting, including monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances.Maintain fixed asset and equipment ledgers, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and equipment cost allocation to jobs.Deliver a complete and accurate trial balance to FP&A on a fixed schedule each month. Job Cost and Work-in-Process (WIP)Own work-in-process accounting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition under ASC 606, estimated cost to complete, and over- and under-billings.Partner with project management and operations to validate job cost, change orders, and cost-to-complete estimates feeding revenue recognition.Own retainage, unbilled receivables, and related project balance sheet accounts.Monitor project costs against budget and support project-level margin reviews with operations. Audit and ComplianceServe as the primary contact and liaison for the external audit, facilitating the company’s first-year audit and subsequent annual audits.Coordinate with external tax advisors on income tax provisions and compliance filings.Own sales and use tax determination/filing, and maintain business license/registration compliance across the operating footprint.Support union, workers' compensation, benefit plan, and prevailing wage audits.Support FP&A on lender compliance reporting, including identifying add-backs and providing supporting detail. Process, Controls, and SystemsEstablish and document the internal control environment, including segregation of duties, approval thresholds, and cash controls.Own accounting process design for A/P, A/R, payroll, and job costing, standardizing workflows across operating entities.Own the chart of accounts and drive alignment to a single mapped structure.Partner with FP&A and IT on the systems roadmap, representing accounting requirements and supporting ERP optimization or migration.Support accounting integration for future acquisitions, including opening balance sheets and purchase accounting. Team DevelopmentBuild and develop the accounting team, with A/P, A/R, and payroll expected to report into this role over time.Define roles, standards, and accountability, developing team capabilities to delegate effectively as the department matures. Ideal Candidate ProfileQualifications: CPA preferred, with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity.Industry Experience: Direct background in a project- or job-costed business—ideally construction, utility infrastructure, or specialty contracting—including WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, retainage, and change order accounting.Technical Accounting: Demonstrated experience owning a monthly close end-to-end and delivering GAAP-compliant financial statements.Systems & Multi-Entity: Experience across multiple legal entities and multiple accounting systems, including consolidation and intercompany eliminations.Hands-On Operator: Comfortable operating hands-on (preparing the close directly rather than just reviewing others) while simultaneously building scalable processes.Audit & Tax Coordination: Experience serving as the primary contact for external audits and coordinating tax compliance with outside advisors.Specialized Knowledge: Working knowledge of union payroll, certified payroll, and prevailing wage reporting is a strong plus.PE / Acquisitive Background: Private equity-backed or acquisitive environment experience preferred, including purchase accounting and post-close integration.Software: Strong Excel capabilities; experience with construction ERP systems (such as Foundation, Viewpoint, Sage, or Procore) is a plus.