About the Role:
The Corporate Controller is responsible for leading the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close process across multiple operating companies. This role plays a critical leadership position within the finance team and partners closely with executive leadership to support strategic financial decision-making, operational performance, and continued company growth.
The ideal candidate will have strong construction accounting experience, a deep understanding of job costing and WIP reporting, and experience managing multi-entity financial operations in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Functions:
- Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all operating companies
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules
- Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
- Manage and improve internal accounting controls, processes, and procedures
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management functions
- Analyze and manage Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition processes
- Partner with operational leaders to review project financial performance, profitability, labor costs, and forecasting
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes
- Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation support, and external reporting requirements with outside auditors and tax partners
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies
- Develop financial reporting packages, dashboards, and ad hoc analysis for executive leadership and ownership
- Assist with ERP optimization, accounting system implementations, and process improvements
- Supervise and mentor accounting team members while promoting accountability and professional development
- Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives as needed
- Perform additional duties assigned by executive leadership
- Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, master's in accounting preferred
CPA or CMA preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience required
3+ years of leadership or management experience required
Strong construction accounting experience required
Strong understanding of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and WIP schedules
Experience with multi-entity accounting environments preferred
Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems required; construction ERP experience preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and leadership skills
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail