Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

At PRIME, a culture of empathy, trust, and belonging is foundational. This is integral in our approach to recruiting, developing, and retaining the best people in the industry. Our growth mindset drives us to embrace challenges and discover what sparks inspiration for creative solutions. PRIME is compelled to keep evolving, and creating new opportunities for those who perform. Our comprehensive services cover the entire lifecycle of a project, capabilities include electrical construction, service and maintenance, underground, utilities services, renewable energy, and low voltage technology solutions.

Consistently recognized as one of Washington’s Best Workplaces!

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of executive leadership, the Controller is responsible for leading the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control structure. This role ensures accurate financial data, compliance with GAAP and company policies, and provides critical analysis to support strategic decision-making. The Controller partners with project management, operations, and executive teams to drive financial excellence and operational efficiency across the organization.

• Oversees the daily operations of the accounting department, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, job costing, and fixed assets.
• Directs the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP for credit and private equity reporting including bank certifications, management analyses, outside tax preparation and other reporting documents.
• Analyzes financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying trends and variances that impact company results.
• Leads the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of reconciliations, accruals, and reporting deliverables.
• Provides proactive financial guidance to executive management and department leaders to support decision-making, profitability analysis, and operational improvements.
• Develops and maintains internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates the annual audit and manages relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.
• Oversees or partners with peer to support cash management, banking relationships, and credit administration, ensuring adequate liquidity and effective risk management.
• Drives the evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of accounting systems, tools, and financial processes.
• Mentors and develops accounting team members, promoting professional growth, accuracy, and accountability.
• Partners with Project Management to ensure timely and accurate project cost tracking, revenue recognition, and margin reporting.
• Collaborates with Operations and Estimating teams to provide financial insights on bids, budgets, and project performance.
• Partners with peers in and supports FP&A, treasury, payroll/payables processing and tax activities, forecasts and analysis.
• Complies with the PRIME Safety Program—learns and follows safety regulations, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Maintains a physical presence onsite and provides assistance to leadership, managers, and project teams as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 15 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role. 
• Experience with credit agreements & reporting and private equity reporting.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to leadership.
• Experience in an electrical contracting or construction industry helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with Vista by Viewpoint highly desirable.
• Proven success managing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and process improvement.

Licenses/Certifications:

• None required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises accounting team members across multiple business units including Staff Accountants.
• Provides leadership, training, and performance management to support department goals and professional development.

Our Benefits

-100% coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision, including dependents, with no premium cost to the employee

-401k Program w/ Direct Benefit

-100% Employer-paid Life Insurance

-Long Term Disability

-Profit Sharing and Discretionary Bonus Program

-Education/ Training Reimbursement Benefit

-Paid Time off and Holiday Time Off

*Prime Electric does not engage with or utilize recruiting or placement agencies for any recruiting or hiring needs. Prime hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept resume referrals from any agencies.

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.