Controller
Location: Meridian, Idaho
Company: MGI Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Healthcare Construction | Government Contracting
About MGI
MGI Inc. is one of the fastest-growing healthcare construction companies in the United States, specializing in medical gas, fire alarm, and life safety systems for healthcare facilities, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. As we continue our rapid growth, we’re seeking an experienced Controller to build scalable financial processes, lead our accounting team, and provide strategic financial leadership.
This is a high-impact leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys building systems that support significant growth.
Position Summary
The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, internal controls, and compliance for the company. This individual will work directly with executive leadership to provide accurate financial information, improve operational efficiency, and ensure financial integrity across the organization.
Experience with construction accounting and percentage-of-completion (WIP) accounting is essential.
Responsibilities
- Lead all day-to-day accounting operations
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
- Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting
- Monitor cash flow, forecasting, and banking relationships
- Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts
- Prepare executive financial reporting and KPI dashboards
- Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures
- Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation, and outside CPA relationships
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements
- Support government contract compliance, including FAR and DCAA requirements when applicable
- Manage accounting software and continuously improve financial systems
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff
- Partner with operations to improve profitability and project financial performance
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 5+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
- Construction industry accounting experience
- Strong understanding of:
- Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting
- Percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
- Job costing
- General ledger accounting
- Cash flow management
- Experience producing GAAP-compliant financial statements
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities
- Strong communication skills with executives and operations leaders
Preferred
- CPA designation
- Experience with government contracting
- Experience with healthcare construction projects
- Familiarity with Sage Intacct, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Viewpoint Vista, or similar ERP systems
- Experience managing multi-million-dollar project portfolios
- Knowledge of federal contracting, prevailing wage, and DCAA compliance
What Success Looks Like
The successful candidate will:
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly financial statements
- Improve cash flow forecasting and reporting
- Strengthen internal controls
- Build scalable accounting processes that support rapid growth
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership
- Help maximize profitability across every project
Compensation & Benefits
MGI offers a competitive compensation package that may include:
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Leadership growth within one of the nation’s fastest-growing healthcare contractors
Why Join MGI?
At MGI, you’ll join a company that is transforming healthcare construction through technical excellence, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality. You’ll have the opportunity to influence executive decisions, build financial systems that scale, and play a key role in the company’s continued growth.
If you’re a hands-on financial leader who enjoys solving complex challenges and helping organizations grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the financial future of MGI.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
