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Controller

Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) is celebrating 80 years of powering progress across Colorado. Our office teams help deliver safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

The Controller serves as a key financial leader within IME, overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of the company's financial reporting processes. This role partners closely with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the Accounting Department.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Ensure the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret accounting and financial information to evaluate organizational performance, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and financial accuracy.
• Prepare reports that communicate the company's financial position, operating results, and future outlook to executive leadership.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Monitor and report on performance against budget and forecast expectations.
• Analyze revenue, labor, project costs, financial commitments, and operating trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and operational analyses to support business planning and decision-making.
• Provide recommendations related to resource allocation, budgeting strategies, and financial performance improvements.
• Assist with the development, tracking, and reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs).

Construction Financial Oversight

• Maintain a strong understanding of construction accounting principles, job costing, and project financial performance.
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate project profitability and financial outcomes.
• Review contracts, leases, financial commitments, and obligations to assess business and financial impact.
• Support the analysis of labor productivity, project costs, and operational efficiencies.

Leadership & Strategic Partnership

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to support strategic growth initiatives and business objectives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations that support informed business decisions.
• Support the execution and communication of the organization's overall financial strategy.
• Establish financial objectives, policies, and procedures that align with organizational goals.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with tax planning, reporting requirements, and financial risk management.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, scalability, and accuracy within accounting operations.
• Evaluate systems, workflows, and reporting tools to support the continued growth of the organization.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to collect, assemble, analyze, and present financial data and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts effectively to both financial and operational stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across departments and levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience utilizing ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Experience in construction or electrical contracting is a plus.

Demonstrated Accomplishments

• Successful experience leading accounting and financial operations within a complex organization.
• Proven ability to develop and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Demonstrated success supporting executive leadership through financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Experience managing accounting teams and developing high-performing employees.
• Strong understanding of the financial lifecycle of construction projects and job-cost accounting.
• Proven ability to establish and improve accounting processes, controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Demonstrated experience developing and tracking key performance metrics.
• Successful collaboration with operational leaders to improve financial performance and business outcomes.
• Experience managing confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus.
• Previous leadership experience managing accounting teams required.
• Experience in construction or electrical contracting is a plus.

Working Conditions

The majority of the time you will work in a typical office environment. Occasionally, you may travel to a construction job site. When on construction job sites you will encounter typical construction conditions including extreme temperatures, noise, dust, mud debris, welding, leading edge, trenching, and shoring, sometimes in a confined space. You may be required to visit multiple locations during any one day.

Benefits Overview:

IME provides an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. Full-time employees are eligible to choose from a variety of healthcare coverage options, which become effective the first of the month after hire. In addition, employees are offered a substantial amount of PTO and are immediately eligible to make contributions to a generously matched and fully vested 401k.

Salary Range: $127,500 - $172,500

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $127,500.00/Yr. - USD $172,500.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.