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 profitability
• Promote strong financial discipline across billing, time capture, cost tracking, and change management processes
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of project cost reporting and financial data submitted for consolidation
• Adhere to company policies, internal control standards, and GAAP requirements

Project & Revenue Management

• Set up jobs in financial systems, ensuring accurate cost structures and compliance
• Review and post change orders to ensure timely revenue recognition and proper cost alignment
• Audit customer billings for accuracy, contract compliance, cost allocation, and margin integrity
• Assist in validating cost-to-complete estimates and percentage-of-completion inputs
• Prepare 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 accuracy
• Generate actionable insights from financial and project data to improve margins and operational efficiency
• Partner 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 tools
• Support internal and external audits as required
• Lead and develop accounting and administrative staff (3–4 direct reports)
• Other duties and tasks, as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting or construction project finance experience
• 5 years of leadership experience in construction accounting or finance roles
• Demonstrated experience supporting construction operations across multiple active projects
• Strong understanding of percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and cost-to-complete forecasting
• Strong knowledge of construction financial reporting principles and GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
• Experience with accounting systems and financial reporting tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Must pass mandatory drug screening
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction or utility industry
• Experience in multi-state operations
• CPA or advanced finance certification

What You'll Get

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insuranceEligible
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Eligible for discretionary bonus