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Controller - Commercial Construction in Scottsdale

Date Posted: 29 September 2026

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Job Description

Controller – Commercial Construction | Phoenix Metro, AZ

A growing commercial construction company is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting function and provide clear financial insight to company leadership. The ideal candidate has construction accounting experience and can manage work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and job financials in Foundation Software.

What you’ll do

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and maintain accurate financial records

  • Manage month-end close and prepare timely financial reports

  • Prepare and review WIP schedules, job cost reports, and project financial results

  • Monitor project costs, margins, cash flow, and budget performance

  • Partner with project and company leadership to identify financial trends and address variances

  • Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning

  • Maintain accounting procedures and internal controls

  • Coordinate with outside accounting and tax professionals as needed

What we’re looking for

  • Experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader in a construction company

  • Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing WIP schedules

  • Experience with Foundation Software

  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting and job costing

  • Able to communicate financial information clearly to both accounting and operations teams

  • Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a hands-on environment

Compensation and benefits

  • Base salary up to $155,000, depending on experience

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, with the company paying 70% of premiums

  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance

  • 401(k), two weeks of paid time off, and employee assistance program

  • Company-dependent bonus opportunities

To learn more, contact Brandon Hill with GPAC Construction at (743) 223-5229 or brandon.hill@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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