Road Guard West- Business Controller

Road Guard West- Business Controller

RoadGuard 2 Accounting/Finance

 

We are hiring a Business Controller focused on our Road Guard entity in the Western US. This is not just a steward of financial accuracy, but a strategic thinker capable of scaling systems, developing people, and driving insight through operational data. This is a high-impact leadership role at the heart of our finance operations—responsible for guiding the accounting team, owning technical accounting, and partnering cross-functionally with leaders across the business.

This hire is crucial to supporting GSI’s ongoing growth, including post-acquisition integrations, internal control maturation, and continuous margin-focused decision making.

 

Are You the One?

We’re seeking a high-level thinker—a proactive, high-agency financial professional who thrives in ambiguity, elevates those around them, and combines rigorous accounting with operational insight. If you’ve outgrown traditional accounting roles and are ready to drive strategic change from within, this  is your next challenge.

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Take a hands-on role in the project controls, project review and related processes in conjunction with the operations leaders.   
  • Key advisor to operations leadership related to leading and trending indicators to improve company performance 
  • Lead and continuously improve all core accounting functions: month-end close, GL management, audits, reconciliations, and internal controls 
  • Conduct and guide technical accounting research, documentation, and policy update. 
  • Oversee accounting execution for complex transaction cycles and key accounts 
  • Serve as a lead partner in the integration of acquired entities into GSI’s financial systems 
  • Collaborate with FP&A and operational leaders on cashflow, budgeting, forecasting margin tracking, and financial accuracy by project 
  • Support tax planning and compliance in coordination with internal and external stakeholders 
  • Drive automation and system improvements to streamline the month-end close process 
  • Prepare key reporting for executive decision making and board visibility 

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

  • Demonstrated process and systems development experience.

  • Ability to travel occasionally along the Western US and to our HQ in Westminster, CO
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Deep proficiency in Excel and comfort with financial systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA certification

  • Experience running a complete month-end close cycle

  • Prior use of Vista by Viewpoint

  • Background in public accounting or fast-scaling private companies

  • Hands-on experience with M&A integration

 

US pay range for this role.
$90,000$130,000 USD

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