Marick Mechanical Controller at Orion Group in Omaha, NE

Marick Mechanical — Company Controller

Role Overview

Marick Mechanical is seeking a growth-minded Operating Company Controller to serve as the financial integrity leader of the business. This role owns the accuracy, reliability, and discipline of all accounting operations, ensuring financial results faithfully represent operational performance and comply with Orion accounting standards. Positioned within a rapidly growing platform, the Controller will combine strong technical accounting capability with deep construction and job cost expertise. This leader will oversee monthly close, job cost accounting, WIP and revenue recognition, internal controls, working capital management, and audit readiness, while partnering closely with operations to support profitable growth.

Success in this role requires someone who thrives in a decentralized environment, takes initiative, and "figures it out." The ideal candidate is both technically rigorous and operationally practical, able to lead a disciplined accounting function while engaging directly with project managers and operational leaders to drive accuracy, visibility, and performance.

Reports to: Marick Vice President of Finance

Key Partners:

• President
• Marick Vice President of Finance
• Orion Platform Finance
• General Managers, Project Managers & Operations Leaders
• External auditors, banks, sureties, and other third parties

Core Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting Integrity

Own and lead the full accounting cycle to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

• Lead the monthly close process, delivering a clean close by Day 5
• Maintain complete and accurate balance sheet reconciliations (≥95% by Day 5; 100% by Day 8)
• Analyze trial balance activity to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ERP system data accuracy (e.g., Sage Intacct or similar construction accounting systems)
• Deliver timely reporting packages to Orion platform finance and external stakeholders
• Consistently present financial data in clear, concise, decision-useful formats

Success looks like: Minimal post-close adjustments, no material balance sheet aging issues, and reliable financial statements that reflect true operational performance.

Construction Accounting & Job Cost Leadership

Serve as the financial partner to project management, ensuring job cost integrity, WIP accuracy, and disciplined revenue recognition.

• Maintain accurate job cost structures, coding discipline, and contract documentation
• Prepare and review monthly job cost reports, percentage-of-completion schedules, WIP reports, and budget variance analyses
• Record WIP journal entries and ensure revenue recognition aligns with project performance
• Meet regularly with project managers to validate project billing accuracy and estimate changes
• Review subcontractor and vendor billings, including lien waivers and required documentation
• Monitor job margin variances and investigate material differences
• Support backlog accuracy and visibility into project economics
• Contribute financial insight to support profitable bidding and project selection

Success looks like: Accurate backlog reporting, WIP within tolerance, timely change order capture, and consistent, defensible job margin reporting.

Working Capital & Cash Flow Management

Drive discipline across billing, collections, payables, and cash forecasting.

• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and internal/external billing
• Monitor AR aging and support proactive collections efforts
• Oversee accounts payable processes and cash disbursement discipline
• Prepare and maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast
• Monitor daily cash balances and activity
• Provide accurate accounting inputs to support forecasting and liquidity planning

Success looks like: AR within company targets, minimized billing-related delays, and proactive cash flow visibility.

Controls, Compliance & Audit Readiness

Build and maintain a strong internal control environment aligned with Orion standards and regulatory requirements.

• Implement and document accounting policies and procedures
• Enforce segregation of duties and compliance with accounting standards
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and reconciliation support
• Prepare for and participate in external audits (CPA audits, IRS, unions, lenders, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting and tax requirements
• Prepare required reporting for banks, sureties, insurance carriers, and other creditors

Success looks like: Clean audit outcomes, no recurring control deficiencies, and clearly defensible accounting positions.

Accounting Team Leadership & Process Improvement

Lead and develop a high-performing accounting organization capable of supporting rapid growth.

• Manage, develop, and structure the accounting team
• Establish clear roles, accountability, and execution discipline
• Assist in hiring and training accounting staff
• Provide technical accounting guidance and cross-training
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements
• Serve as a hands-on contributor when necessary, including backup support during peak periods

Success looks like: Reliable execution, strong technical capability, scalable processes, and a team prepared to support growth.

Business Partnership & Forecasting Support

Provide the financial foundation that enables accurate forecasting, budgeting, and operational decision-making.

• Deliver clean, reliable financial data to support forecasting and financial reviews
• Ensure accounting treatments align with forecast assumptions
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Partner with leadership to translate operational activity into financial insight

Success looks like: Forecasts supported by reliable accounting data and minimal rework due to accounting inaccuracies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• 5+ years of construction accounting experience, including management of an accounting function
• Strong expertise in job cost accounting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and WIP reporting
• Experience with construction accounting systems (Sage Intacct, Viewpoint Spectrum, or similar preferred)
• Experience managing external audits and understanding CPA audit requirements
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred but not required
• Experience with data analytics and reporting tools a plus

What Sets the Ideal Candidate Apart

• Growth mindset and willingness to take initiative
• Ability to self-manage, prioritize, and execute with minimal supervision
• Strong operational partnership skills
• High attention to detail balanced with big-picture business awareness
• Commitment to building scalable, disciplined financial infrastructure

This role is ideal for a technically strong, operationally engaged Controller who wants to make an immediate impact while helping build the financial foundation for sustained, profitable growth.