Senior Financial Controller

Position Overview

Apeiron Utility Construction is seeking an experienced, highly organized Senior Financial Controller to lead and oversee the financial operations of our established construction business and related companies.

This leadership position is ideal for a financial professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and ensuring accuracy across multiple business entities. The Controller will supervise existing bookkeeping personnel, work directly with company ownership, and establish efficient accounting procedures and reliable financial reporting.

This is a full-time, in-office position in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Financial Management & Oversight

· Direct accounting operations for multiple related business entities.

· Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

· Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank and credit card reconciliations.

· Monitor cash flow, financial obligations, loans, equipment financing, and fixed assets.

· Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

· Implement internal controls and provide ownership with clear financial reporting and recommendations.

Payroll & Tax Compliance

· Oversee weekly payroll processing and payroll tax liabilities.

· Ensure timely federal and Colorado payroll tax reporting, including Forms 941 and 940.

· Reconcile payroll liabilities and tax payments and resolve discrepancies.

· Coordinate with outside CPA professionals on annual tax preparation and complex tax matters.

Construction Accounting

· Oversee construction job costing, project profitability, and project expenses.

· Track equipment costs, construction-related assets, and liabilities.

· Support ownership with project financial analysis and decisions.

· Ensure appropriate accounting for multiple companies and related-party transactions.

Accounting Department Leadership

· Supervise and support existing bookkeeping personnel.

· Establish clear responsibilities, accounting workflows, and review procedures.

· Identify and correct accounting inconsistencies and establish reliable monthly close processes.

· Serve as the primary financial resource for company ownership.

Insurance and Human Resources Management

· Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing employee health, dental, and vision insurance, general liability insurance, and workers' compensation.

· Oversee insurance renewals, coverage reviews, premiums, audits, certificates of insurance, and coordination with brokers and carriers.

· Manage insurance claims from initial reporting through resolution, including documentation, carrier follow-up, and coordination with company leadership.

· Oversee workers' compensation claims, including injury reporting, claim tracking, payroll classifications, audits, and coordination with the safety manager on return-to-work arrangements.

· Manage HR functions, including onboarding, employee records, benefits administration, company policies, and employee relations.

· Maintain confidential employee and claim records and keep leadership informed of outstanding claims, coverage concerns, and costs.

Required Qualifications

· Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience.

· Experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or comparable senior accounting professional.

· Strong knowledge of GAAP and advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop.

· Experience managing accounting for multiple business entities.

· Strong understanding of payroll accounting, tax liabilities, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

· Ability to independently investigate and resolve complex accounting issues.

· Experience supervising accounting personnel and communicating effectively with ownership.

· Demonstrated knowledge of health and general liability insurance, HR management, and workers' compensation administration, including claims management.

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· Active CPA license (not required).

· Construction accounting experience, particularly utility or underground construction.

· Job costing, equipment financing, and project financial management experience.

· Knowledge of Colorado payroll and employment reporting requirements.

· Experience improving accounting systems and managing related companies.

What We're Looking For

• We seek a confident, experienced accounting professional who takes initiative, values accuracy, and can take ownership of an accounting department.
• This is an opportunity to improve financial operations within an established business and work directly with ownership.
• A CPA license is not required.
• Candidates with substantial hands-on accounting management and construction industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Compensation &

Work Location

$90,000-$145,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Grand Junction, Colorado. Full-time, in-office position.

How to Apply

Submit a resume highlighting accounting leadership, construction accounting experience, and experience managing financial operations for multiple business entities.

Submit through Indeed or at https://apeironutilityconstruction.com/careers

Apeiron Utility Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person