Job Description

Controller

Multifamily MEP, Inc.

Location: Utah / Remote | Full-Time

Competitive Salary + Profit Share + Employee Equity Participation

About Multifamily MEP, Inc.

Multifamily MEP, Inc. is a vertically integrated, execution-focused MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) firm purpose-built for the multifamily construction sector. We provide in-house engineering, BIM modeling, construction, and long-term service across all MEP trades—including fire sprinkler and low voltage.

We are redefining MEP delivery through standardization, robotics, and workforce ownership, powered by a field-first culture. With 11 regional offices planned and $1B+ in project pipeline, we are scaling quickly—and building a finance function to match.

As part of our long-term, founder-controlled, we are deeply committed to capital discipline and shared value creation. We're seeking a Controller to lead and mature our financial operations with precision, accountability, and long-term stewardship.

The Opportunity

The Controller will be responsible for managing all day-to-day accounting operations—including job costing, financial reporting, compliance, and controls—across a multi-entity, multi-office structure. Reporting to the CFO, you'll play a vital role in supporting national expansion, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting, and building scalable systems that empower data-driven construction execution.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, construction-savvy accounting professional ready to take ownership of a fast-moving, high-growth operation.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Own all core accounting functions including AP, AR, GL, bank reconciliations, payroll coordination, and month-end close

• Manage project-level accounting and job costing in coordination with project managers and regional teams

• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP

• Maintain chart of accounts and oversee multi-entity consolidations

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and enforce strong internal controls across all finance and project-level workflows

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and regulatory requirements

• Support annual audit preparation and documentation for external accountants

Construction Finance Operations

• Set up and manage job cost tracking and WIP reporting systems to ensure visibility into labor, materials, and subcontractor costs

• Support billing, retention, and lien processes in alignment with contract and schedule performance

• Coordinate with procurement and project ops to ensure real-time financial tracking

Systems, Growth & Support

• Help evaluate, select, and implement construction-friendly accounting software and integrations

• Develop scalable workflows and documentation for onboarding future offices and employees

• Assist CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis as needed

Who You Are

✅ Required

• 5–10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction or project-based businesses

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting systems (QuickBooks Online or equivalent)

• Experience managing job costing, WIP reports, and project-level financial performance

• Familiarity with multi-entity structures and intercompany transactions

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, remote-friendly, high-growth environment

• Meticulous, reliable, and process-driven with strong organizational skills

Preferred

• Construction accounting experience (MEP trades, GC, or real estate development)

• Exposure to progress billing, subcontractor tracking, and lien releases

• Experience working with CFOs or Controllers in founder-led or private-equity backed businesses

• CPA or equivalent accounting certification is a strong plus

Education Preferences

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• CPA preferred but not required if strong construction accounting background exists

Compensation & Ownership

• Competitive base salary + profit share

• Employee equity participation

• Full health benefits and flexible PTO

• Remote flexibility with travel to HQ or project locations as needed

Apply Now

If you're a detail-driven accounting leader ready to help build a scalable, high-performance financial backbone for one of the most ambitious MEP firms in the country, we want to hear from you.

Apply with your resume and a short message about your construction accounting experience and why Multifamily MEP, Inc. is the right fit for you.

Multifamily MEP, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a high-integrity, ownership-aligned team.

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