What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at J2T Financial Recruiting?
What's Awesome About Our Client?
- Join a large, stable company that maintains a close-knit, community-driven culture
- Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and positive team environment
- Lead and mentor a high-performing accounting and administrative team
- Be part of a growing organization that stays true to the values that made it successful
- Work for a company that actively supports your career growth and development
Why this job – CONTROLLER:
A growing construction firm in Bozeman is seeking a Controller to take full ownership of its accounting and financial operations. This newly created role reports directly to ownership and was established to support the company’s continued expansion and the need for a more robust financial infrastructure. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on in day-to-day accounting but is also eager to play a strategic leadership role.
In this position, you’ll oversee all core accounting functions including billing, AP/AR, cost accounting, and financial reporting, while also leading the financial planning process—creating budgets, developing forecasts, and providing meaningful analysis to guide decision-making. You’ll have the chance to drive company-wide initiatives like ERP implementations, system upgrades, and process improvements.
The Controller will manage a team of six and serve as a key partner to the leadership team, offering financial insight and helping shape the company’s future.
This is a great fit for someone who wants to make a real impact within a company that values collaboration, innovation, and internal growth, all while maintaining the close-knit culture that’s been central to its success.
What You'll Actually Do:
- Oversee all accounting operations, including billing, AP/AR, cost accounting, inventory management, and revenue recognition
- Develop budgets and forecasts, analyzing and reporting on key variances
- Build and maintain cash flow models to support strategic decision-making
- Evaluate and enhance existing processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Lead major initiatives, including ERP implementations and system upgrades
- Provide detailed financial reporting and project insights to leadership
- Manage and mentor a team of six accounting professionals
- Ensure full compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards
To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of hands-on accounting experience
- Proven leadership with prior supervisory responsibilities
- Familiarity with construction accounting is a plus, but not required
- Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements
- Proficient in advanced ERP systems and data management
Where and How Much:
- Target Compensation $120-145K discretionary bonus
- 100% in Bozeman office
- 401K | Health/dental/vision | PTO
Salary : $120,000 - $145,000