Accounting Controller

Position Overview

The Controller leads Pike Industries' accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and core financial operations. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role is a hands-on member of the Finance Leadership Team and partners with operational leaders to protect financial integrity, improve performance, and modernize finance processes across Pike and affiliated businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close; ensure timely, accurate financial statements and management reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company requirements.
• Oversee general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory, leases, construction contract and job-cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and tax support.
• Maintain an effective internal control environment and coordinate internal and external audits, compliance activities, and required reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and financial analysis; provide actionable insight on profitability, cash flow, working capital, and operating performance.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Materials, Human Resources, and senior leadership on business decisions, process improvements, acquisitions, integrations, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team; set clear expectations, strengthen capability, and support succession planning.
• Drive finance modernization through ERP optimization, standardized processes, automation, reporting improvements, and effective use of AI-enabled tools.
• Oversee CAPEX submissions and reporting and support CRH and divisional finance requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant business experience.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership of accounting teams in a complex, multi-location business.
• Prior accounting or finance leadership experience in construction, heavy civil construction, construction materials, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, or a closely related industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and operational accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Viewpoint Vista, SAP S/4HANA, or comparable enterprise platforms; strong Excel and financial analysis capability.
• Proven ability to communicate with operational and executive leaders, solve complex problems, manage deadlines, and lead change with sound judgment and integrity.

Core Leadership Competencies

• Drives Results | Business Insight | Develops Talent | Collaborates | Builds Effective Teams | Courage | Integrity

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel as business needs require. Commitment to Pike safety requirements, company policies, confidentiality, and a professional, inclusive workplace. Other duties may be assigned as business needs evolve. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.