Controller

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE: 

The Controller is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting operations for multiple related business entities. This role leads the accounting function (AR/AP/General Ledger/Close), strengthens internal controls, improves month-end close speed, and ensures each company’s books are tax and audit-ready.

This position is hands-on and “in the weeds” where needed—owning the close process and reconciliations while building a reliable accounting machine that supports leadership decision-making. The Controller will partner with operations leadership, inventory leadership (Alliance), and external CPA/tax partners to ensure accurate financial statements for each entity. The Controller will also provide budgeting support, month-end analysis, audit coordination, year-end close with outside CPA, and oversight of banking/payroll/benefits administration across multiple entities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  (Position may include additional functions not listed.)*

Financial Close & Reporting (Primary Accountability)

• Own and execute the monthly and year-end close process for each entity, including close calendar, cutoffs, checklists, and review procedures.
• Ensure accurate and timely P&L and balance sheet preparation for each entity; review month-end and year-end reports and investigate variances.
• Ensure general ledger integrity through rigorous account reconciliations and balance sheet substantiation (cash, AP, AR, inventory, accruals, fixed assets, debt, etc.).
• Establish consistent month-end reporting packages by entity (financial statements key explanations).

Internal Controls & Accounting Discipline

• Design, implement, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across entities (approval matrices, segregation of duties, documentation standards).
• Strengthen controls around cash receipts, payment processing, credit cards, and vendor management.
• Improve close speed and accuracy by standardizing workflows, training staff, and eliminating recurring reconciliation issues.

Cash, Banking & Treasury Controls

• Oversee bank reconciliations and cash controls; ensure accurate recording of bank transfers and related journal entries.
• Coordinate with leadership on banking relationships and information requests (no need to “be the banker,” but you own the accounting and controls around cash/banking).

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Leadership

• Lead and develop AR/AP team members; ensure clear ownership, quality standards, and performance expectations.
• Review AP/AR execution and ensure processes support accurate financials, strong vendor relationships, and disciplined collections.
• Drive AR/AP process improvements that reduce errors and shorten close time.

Inventory Accounting Oversight (Alliance Butte)

• Ensure accurate inventory accounting and valuation practices (including complex inventory environments).
• Partner closely with Alliance inventory leadership to ensure inventory subledger-to-GL reconciliation and accurate period-end inventory entries.
• Improve inventory-related controls (receiving/costing documentation, cycle count accounting, landed cost review support).

Payroll & Benefits Administration Oversight

• Oversee payroll process controls and accounting entries to ensure seamless processing and tax-related filings (Paycom workflow coordination).
• Coordinate with benefits providers and ensure benefits-related accounting and administration support is accurate and timely.

CPA / Tax / Audit Coordination

• Manage year-end financial close in partnership with outside CPA firm for tax filings and reviewed financial statements.
• Manage and coordinate GL and workers comp / insurance audits and support requests.
• Maintain clean support schedules and documentation so audits/tax work are efficient and low-drama.

Budgeting Support & Management Reporting

• Support annual budgeting process and financial planning; coordinate inputs from leaders and ensure budgets tie to actual reporting.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends as requested by leadership.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as accounting system owner for Sage 100 across entities: chart of accounts discipline, module usage standards, workflows, and user training.
• Drive accounting-related efficiency projects (automation, reporting improvements, close acceleration, standardized templates).

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage the accounting team, holding accountability for performance, training, priorities, and execution.
• Manage vendor relationships within accounting scope (AP vendors, banking contacts as needed, CPA firm coordination).

QUALIFICATIONS: (Required knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, etc.)

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• 3 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP-level accounting principles, internal controls, and audit/tax coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in Sage (Sage 100 preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to clean up and speed up month-end close, reconcile messy balance sheets, and implement repeatable processes.

Preferred

• CPA (active or inactive) strongly preferred.
• Experience in construction, building materials distribution/wholesale, inventory-heavy operations, or multi-entity environments.
• Experience improving accounting processes and controls in growth-stage companies.

PHYSICAL & OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (physical, environmental, travel, etc.)

• Ability to work in office setting, primarily sedentary; use of normal office machines.
• Ability to travel occasionally to company locations in ID/UT if needed.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Notes:

*The functions described herein are not the only responsibilities and tasks to be performed by the individual occupying this position.  The individual will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by his/her supervisor or manager.  Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to qualify for this position.  To perform the responsibilities of this position successfully, the individual will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently.  “Ability” means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

This job description includes the essential functions of the job that an incumbent must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.  The organization maintains “at will” employment.  This job description is subject to review, and may be revised or updated at management’s discretion.