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Job Title: Confidential – Controller
Industry: Emergency Response & Specialty Environmental Services
Location: Carson City, NV (On-site)
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Position Overview
A premier, fast-growing emergency response and environmental remediation provider in Carson City, Nevada, is seeking a hands-on, operationally focused Controller. Serving public and private sector clients across Northern Nevada, our organization provides rapid-response spill containment, erosion control, and hazardous material management services 24/7.
The Controller will direct all financial operations, including month-end close, job cost accounting, working capital management, and risk compliance. This role reports directly to executive leadership and serves as a critical strategic partner in managing project margins, equipment allocations, and field operations finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Leadership & Reporting: Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes; produce accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements and executive dashboards.
- Job Costing & Emergency Billing: Oversee project-level accounting, labor/equipment tracking, and rapid-billing cycles suited for high-urgency, short-turnaround field deployments.
- Cash Flow & Working Capital: Lead daily cash management, receivables, vendor payments, and capital expenditure planning.
- Budgeting & Analysis: Build annual operational budgets, project margin analyses, and rolling cash flow forecasts to support strategic growth.
- Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Nevada state and local tax requirements, commercial insurance reporting, and internal controls.
- Payroll & Fleet Operations: Oversee specialized payroll operations (including prevailing wage/certified payroll), workers' compensation reporting, and asset depreciation tracking for equipment fleets.
- System Optimization: Refine field-to-office financial workflows, inventory tracking for emergency supplies, and accounting software tools.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 5+ years of senior financial management experience (Controller or Accounting Manager) within specialty contracting, environmental services, construction, or 24/7 logistics.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA preferred).
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in industrial accounting software (Sage, Deltek, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar ERPs) and advanced Microsoft Excel.
- Core Competencies: Expert-level knowledge of job cost accounting, equipment allocation, and multi-entity or project-based financial structures.
- Attributes: Adaptable, sharp analytical mindset, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment supporting round-the-clock emergency deployments.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $100,000 – $110,000 annually (commensurate with experience).
- Benefits: Full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage options.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Time Off: Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
Note: Company identity and specific client operational details will be disclosed during the preliminary interview stage.
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