Financial Controller

Location: Denver, Colorado (with some national travel)

Compensation: Up to $175,000 USD + benefits

Eligibility: US Citizens only

Our client is a global engineering and project delivery organisation with over 6,000 employees worldwide
. Following a highly successful first 12 months of US operations, the business is now scaling rapidly across North America.

With Denver established as the US operational hub, the organisation continues to invest in senior leadership and infrastructure to support long-term growth. As part of this expansion, they are now seeking an experienced Controller to strengthen financial governance, reporting accuracy, and commercial visibility across the US business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing, internationally backed organisation at a pivotal stage of its US journey.

Based in Denver, Colorado
, the Controller will oversee all accounting and financial control activities for the US operation.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring robust financial processes, accurate reporting, and strong compliance, while acting as a trusted finance partner to executive and operational teams.

This position will suit a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working close to the business and contributing to strategic decision-making.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Produce balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Support internal and external reporting requirements.

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, A/P, A/R, and payroll.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data.

• Develop annual and quarterly budgets.
• Track financial performance and provide variance analysis.
• Support forecasting and long-term planning activities.

• Implement and maintain effective internal control frameworks.
• Safeguard company assets and ensure financial data integrity.
• Improve financial processes as the business continues to scale.

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP
  , tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Support audit readiness and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes.
• Support timely completion of annual audits.

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support executive decision-making.
• Partner with leadership on growth initiatives and operational improvements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Certifications

• CPA, CMA, or CGMA strongly preferred.

Experience

• Strong background in accounting or controllership roles.
• Public accounting experience beneficial but not essential.
• Experience with in engineering, construction, EPC, or project-based environments highly advantageous.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Solid ERP and financial systems experience.
• Hands-on leadership approach suited to a growing business environment.

• Senior finance role within a rapidly expanding US organisation.
• Opportunity to help shape financial systems and controls during a key growth phase.
• Backed by a global business with strong long-term investment.
• Based in Denver, Colorado
  , the center of US operations.
• Competitive compensation up to $175,000 USD
  , plus benefits.