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Controller

Potelco Inc
Sumner, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025
About Us

Potelco, Inc., a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), was founded in 1965. We specialize in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, which include designing, estimating, material acquisition, project management, construction, emergency power restoration, system maintenance, and similar services. Our expertise is in power, transmission, distribution, and substation projects. We are a leading full-service provider of power infrastructure, construction, and support services in utility and energy contracting throughout the Pacific Northwest and neighboring states.

We are proud to be working with some of the region’s largest energy companies as we continue to modernize their electric systems, move towards de-carbonization, and maintain thousands of miles of overhead and underground lines serving millions of residential and commercial customers. We uphold high safety, productivity, and reliability standards as we work with our customers to provide both current and strategic, forward-thinking energy infrastructure, delivery, and solutions.

About This Role

Controller

If you enjoy working with a great group of professionals, are accurate, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy driving improvements for organizational success, then we have a role for you! Potelco, Inc. seeks a great Controller to join the team in Sumner, WA.

The Controller will oversee the Potelco and InfraSource accounting operations, manage financial activities, ensure compliance with regulations, while also providing financial analysis and accounting management support.

The base salary range for this role is: $140,000-$160,000

What You'll Do

  • Financial Reporting: Maintain trial balance, prepare, and review journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, federal rules and regulations and ensure compliance with GAAP. Oversee regulatory reporting, including tax planning and compliance
  • Policy Creation: Develop and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Staff Management: Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting operations, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
  • Audit Coordination: Oversee and coordinate internal and external audits and ensure the accuracy of recorded data
  • Communication: Communicate financial information to management and foster cross functional collaboration
  • Process Improvement and Controls: refine accounting processes and develop efficiencies with appropriate internal control safeguards
  • Other duties and tasks, as assigned

What You'll Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others
  • Hands-on financial management experience
  • Proficiency in financial accounting software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
  • Experience with general ledger, monthly close cycle, account reconciliations, financial statements, accounts payable, and payroll
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including GAAP and financial reporting requirements
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to deadlines/details, and accuracy
  • Experience implementing and maintaining internal controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Construction and/or job cost accounting experience preferred
  • Adherence to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for accounting deliverables
  • Must pass a mandatory drug test

Education And Experience Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Equivalent
  • 7 Years of Relative Accounting Experience
  • 3 Years Prior Experience as an Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager

Preferred Education And Experience

  • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Equivalent
  • 10 Years of Relative Accounting Experience
  • 5 Years Prior Experience as an Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification

What You'll Get

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

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $140,000.00/Yr. - USD $160,000.00/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.

Salary : $140,000 - $160,000

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