About the Company
We are a fast-growing plumbing and electrical contractor exclusively serving the new construction market across Washington State and Idaho. With three locations; Spokane, WA; Moses Lake, WA; and Boise, ID. We have built a reputation for reliability, quality, and execution. We are laying the groundwork for an aggressive expansion trajectory adding multiple new locations and expanded scope. We are looking for a sharp, experienced financial leader who is ready to grow with us.
Position Summary
The Controller / CFO will serve as the financial backbone of our organization; building scalable financial infrastructure, implementing technology and systems, and providing the analytical insight needed to support strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. You will own the financial function end-to-end: from day-to-day accounting operations and inventory management to long-range financial modeling and ERP implementation. You will manage a team of four and be a key partner for ownership as we scale.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Build, maintain, and continuously improve a full suite of financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow; by location and consolidated
- Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial models aligned with company growth targets
- Deliver timely, accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages to ownership
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to the trades/new construction industry
- Provide financial analysis to support pricing strategies, project bidding, and margin optimization
- Oversee all tax planning and compliance in coordination with external CPA firm(s)
ERP Implementation & Technology
- Lead the evaluation, selection, and full implementation of a construction/trades-specific ERP system (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar)
- Define workflows, data structure, and integration requirements across all three locations
- Train and support staff through system transition; serve as the internal system administrator post-launch
- Identify and implement additional technology tools to streamline operations, billing, and reporting
Inventory Control & Management
- Design and build a comprehensive inventory tracking and management system across all locations and job sites
- Establish procurement controls, reorder thresholds, and vendor management processes
- Partner with field operations and purchasing to reduce material waste and optimize job costing
- Develop cycle count and audit procedures to ensure inventory accuracy on an ongoing basis
Team Management
- Directly manage a team of four accounting and finance professionals across company locations
- Set clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans for each team member
- Build and document accounting processes and SOPs to support consistent execution and future hiring
- Foster a high-accountability, collaborative team culture
Process Improvement & Internal Controls
- Assess and redesign financial processes to reduce manual effort, eliminate redundancy, and improve accuracy
- Establish and enforce internal controls appropriate for a multi-location business
- Standardize billing, collections, job cost tracking, and AP/AR processes across all locations
- Support HR and operations with payroll oversight, certified payroll compliance, and benefits administration as needed
Strategic Growth Support
- Partner with ownership on financial modeling and due diligence for new location openings, acquisitions, or service line expansions
- Build scalable financial infrastructure capable of supporting $100M+ in revenue
- Advise on banking relationships, credit facilities, bonding capacity, and capital structure
- Support contract review and risk assessment from a financial perspective
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred
- 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior finance leadership role
- Demonstrated experience leading an ERP implementation from evaluation through go-live
- Proven track record of building financial reporting systems and processes from the ground up
- Experience managing, mentoring, and developing an accounting team
- Strong working knowledge of job costing, WIP (Work-in-Progress) accounting, and project-based financials
- Experience with inventory management systems and procurement controls
- Proficiency in Excel and modern accounting platforms (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
- Willingness to travel to Moses Lake, WA 1–2 days per week on a regular basis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate financial data for non-financial stakeholders
Preferred
- Prior experience in construction, trades, or a field service business
- Familiarity with construction-specific ERP platforms (e.g., Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Viewpoint, Procore Finance)
- Experience supporting multi-location or multi-entity business structures
- Background in Washington and/or Idaho business, tax, and contractor licensing requirements
- Experience supporting a business through rapid growth or scaling beyond $50M in revenue
Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have hands-on experience with job costing and Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting?
- What best describes your industry background?
- What is your target base salary range for this role?
- Have you led or played a significant role in an ERP implementation?
Work Location: In person
