Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Controller
Job Status: Exempt-salaried
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Location: Choose any one of our 12 office locations across Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, or Washington
(Relocation assistance provided)

TOTAL REWARDS

We know work is just one part of life. That's why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee-owner, you'll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being.

• Up to $130,000 (DOE) base pay with generous wage growth
• Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
• Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions
• 90% company-paid shared health plan premiums
• Paid time off for the things you love to do
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• 401(k) matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
• Flexible work schedule arrangements

Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee-owners. Our people-first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of "Best Places to Work." Join us as our Controller and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.

THE ROLE

The Controller serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, ensuring the company's financial health and operational efficiency. By overseeing all accounting functions, implementing robust financial controls, and driving process improvements, the Controller enables the organization to achieve its strategic objectives, maintain fiscal integrity, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. These responsibilities include:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

• Develop budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance and variances.
• Provide insights to support strategic decisions.

Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Support external audits and regulatory filings.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management:

• Monitor cash flow and liquidity.
• Manage banking relationships and optimize working capital.

Cost Control & Efficiency:

• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate financial impact of operational changes.

Strategic Support:

• Assist the CFO in evaluating mergers, acquisitions, or investments.
• Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor reporting staff.
• Coordinate cross-functional financial initiatives.

Compliance & Regulation:

• Oversees annual financial audits
• Monitors the Company's compliance with various financial restrictions and debt covenants
• Evaluates, monitors, and makes recommendations to the CFO on the Company's system of internal control
• Understanding of ERISA rules and regulations as they pertain to financial matters
• Ensures debt payments are made on a timely basis
• Reviews contracts and participates in negotiations as necessary

"As employee-owners, we don't just work here, we grow here. Together, we take on challenging projects, support one another, and create opportunities to thrive. Our culture empowers every team member to find success—professionally and financially—while building something greater than themselves." - Arian Bloomfield, President/CEO

YOUR STRENGTHS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or equivalent
• Master's level degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant is highly desirable
• 12+ years' experience in financial leadership, preferably in architecture, construction, or engineering industries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Understanding of construction and cost accounting principles preferred, including revenue recognition from contracts (ASC 606), and FAR Part 31
• Advanced knowledge of ERISA, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, IRS regulations, and multi-state and federal labor laws.
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record is required for periodic travel

WHO WE ARE

At Morrison-Maierle, we're more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we're community builders. Founded in 1945, we're a 100% employee-owned, Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative, sustainable solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and collaboration. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose-driven legacy committed to building a better future.

Morrison-Maierle is not accepting third-party or recruitment agency solicitation requests.

Morrison-Maierle is committed to diversity and inclusion, supported by compliance as an EEOC employer that ensures equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of protected class status.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Work from home, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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