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Controller

Thrive Financial Recruiting
Golden, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026

Controller for medium sized and growing engineering consulting firm based in Golden, CO.

Reporting to the CFO and managing a small accounting team, you will be responsible for the accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, and internal controls. You will assist the company in M&A activities and financial due diligence and rolling in newly acquired companies.

Job Duties:

  • Lead all aspects of accounting including financial reporting, month-end close, a/p, a/r, payroll, project accounting
  • Financial Analysis - compile reports that support the business: budgets, financial statements, cash flow analysis, capital investment analysis
  • Oversee multi-state payroll
  • Oversee debt convenants
  • Manage company fleet and drive strategy to decrease costs and maintain accurate reporting
  • Continuous improvement of accounting processes and automation
  • Support due diligence for acquisitions and roll-in of newly acquired businesses
  • Manage small team of accounting professionals

Requirements:

  • Bachelors in Accounting, CPA or CMA or CA is a strong plus
  • Mix of Public Accounting & Industry experience is a plus. Will also consider strong industry experience without public accounting. Previous accounting manager/controller experience in a small/medium and growing company, ideally in engineering or construction or oilfield services or similar service business with Work in Progress
  • Experience rolling in newly acquired companies is a strong plus
  • Hands-on experience with mainstream accounting software - Sage Intaact is a plus!
  • Outstanding communication skills and leadership skills
  • Must have strong natural curiosity. Identify and implement improvements

This position is in office to start, and then can offer 2 days remote/work from home/week.

This role is based in Golden, CO. Highly entrepreneurial, high level of intellectual stimulation, rapid growth, opportunity to drive improvements and make a direct impact!

$150,000 plus bonus plus stock! plus benefits. Opportunity to advance.

Salary : $140,000 - $150,000

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