Title: Project Controller

Company: Bunney’s Inc.

Location: Goodyear, AZ

Bunney’s Inc. is a certified woman owned industrial construction and maintenance company shaping the energy industry since 1990. We provide clients with exceptional service based on strong work ethics and principles. We are a family owned and operated construction company focused on Arizona’s nuclear and fossil fuel plant maintenance needs. We are seeking a Project Controller to join our team!

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Project Controller to lead the daily accounting operations of our construction company. This role requires a strong understanding of construction accounting, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both office and field teams. The ideal candidate is proactive, process-driven, and capable of balancing hands-on work with strategic financial oversight

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to the Financial Controller in all areas of financial management, strategic planning, and reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries.
• Oversee the full-cycle accounting process, including month-end and year-end close, journal entries, and reconciliation of all bank, credit card, and loan accounts.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes to ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and construction industry standards.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, job cost tracking, WIP schedules, and variance analyses to support project- and company-level decision-making.
• Ensure accurate contract setup and compliance, including billings, change orders, retention tracking, lien releases, certified payroll, and insurance requirements.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and support business strategy initiatives.
• Track job costs, and assist in preparing accurate WIP (Work-In-Progress) schedules and project-level financial reports.
• Oversee compliance with construction-specific regulatory requirements such as state and local tax filings, prevailing wage laws, union/non-union payroll, and lien laws.
• Participate in financial system upgrades and workflow automation projects to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Support insurance and risk management activities, including tracking of certificates of insurance (COIs) and subcontractor compliance documentation.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or 10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and construction billing practices.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks Construction Edition), Microsoft Excel, and payroll platforms.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to other office sites/jobs as needed.

Why Bunney’s?

• We act according to our core values: Safety, Honesty, Accountability, Respect and Pride in Craftsmanship
• Competitive base salary of $80,000–$85,000 annually, with company-paid benefits and an on-target earnings (OTE) potential of $125,000 per year
• Union membership with benefits
• Working hours of 6:30am-2:30pm, Monday – Friday (hours may vary during outage periods)