Financial Controller

About 48 Electric

48 Electric is a mission-critical electrical contractor specializing in data centers and other critical infrastructure projects throughout Arizona. We are committed to delivering high-quality electrical solutions while building a team of professionals who value safety, integrity, accountability, and excellence.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of our growing, project-driven organization. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, driving job costing and WIP reporting, and providing the financial insight needed to support strategic growth. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a rapidly expanding company, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance and the monthly close process.
• Oversee job costing and monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting using percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Monitor project profitability by identifying cost overruns, underbilling, overbillings, and financial risks.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and cash flow management.
• Track change orders, contract billing terms, schedules of values (SOVs), and project financial performance.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support external audits, lender reporting, and surety bonding requirements.
• Manage company cash position, banking relationships, and credit facilities.
• Maintain certificates of insurance, surety schedules, and policy renewals.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, sales and use tax requirements, payroll taxes, and 1099 reporting.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, purchase orders, and vendor/customer accounting processes.
• Help develop and mentor future accounting staff as the finance department continues to grow.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principles.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Microsoft 365 (especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional), or CMA designation.
• Experience with Procore or other construction ERP/accounting platforms.
• Previous experience in electrical contracting, commercial construction, or mission-critical/data center projects.
• Experience managing surety relationships, bonding capacity, and lender reporting.
• Familiarity with Monday.com or similar project/workflow management software.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional growth opportunities
• A clear path to grow into a CFO role as the company continues to expand
• The opportunity to play a key leadership role in one of Arizona's fastest-growing mission-critical electrical contractors