The Controller Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $140,000–$170,000
Location: Denver, CO | On-site 4 Days per Week
Schedule: Full-Time

Ready to move beyond traditional accounting leadership and have a true seat at the table? This Controller opportunity offers direct partnership with the President, ownership of the accounting function, and the ability to influence financial strategy, profitability, and operational decision-making across a growing organization.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys staying close to the numbers while also thinking strategically about the business.

• Earn a competitive $140,000–$160,000 base salary

• Partner directly with the President, giving the Controller significant visibility and influence on business decisions

• Take ownership of accounting while gaining broader exposure to HR and administrative operations

• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team while creating stronger processes and accountability

• Play an integral role in budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and long-term business planning

• Move beyond reporting historical results and help leadership understand the financial drivers behind business performance

• Identify opportunities to modernize systems, improve workflows, and introduce automation across the finance function

• Gain broad exposure to operations and develop a deep understanding of how projects impact overall profitability

• Lead audit processes, strengthen internal controls, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

• Enjoy a stable environment with a consistent schedule and a leadership team that values true work-life balance

• Step into a hands-on Controller position where you can make meaningful improvements rather than simply maintain existing processes

As the Controller, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations while serving as a key financial partner to executive leadership.

• Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting

• Oversee accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and job costing

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for leadership

• Partner with the President and other leaders on annual budgets, forecasts, and strategic business planning

• Monitor project profitability, job costs, margins, and percentage-of-completion accounting

• Develop financial reporting and analysis that supports stronger operational decision-making

• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members while establishing clear expectations and accountability

• Evaluate existing accounting processes and implement improvements, efficiencies, and automation

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures

• Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary accounting contact throughout the audit process

• Help the Controller function evolve alongside the organization as the business continues to grow

The ideal Controller will bring:

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

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Previous accounting leadership or management experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting

• Experience with job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting

• Experience leading month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit processes

• Ability to manage and develop an accounting team

• Comfortable operating in a hands-on environment and moving between detailed accounting work and higher-level strategy

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with executive and operational leadership

This opportunity is ideal for a Controller who wants more than ownership of the close and financial statements. You'll thrive here if you enjoy understanding the operational side of a business, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, developing your team, and serving as a trusted financial resource to leadership.

If you're looking for executive-level visibility, meaningful influence, and the opportunity to help shape the finance function of a growing organization, this Controller position offers the chance to make a lasting impact.