What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Cuningham?
At Cuningham, we exist to uplift the human experience — together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world. As our Controller, you'll join a welcoming team that embraces advanced technologies and flexible work environments, helping us design solutions that are insightful, well-coordinated, and uniquely fitted to their place and purpose.
This is a hybrid position based near one of our Minneapolis, Phoenix, or Las Vegas offices.
The successful candidate will have progressive corporate accounting experience, preferably in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry with a multi-office firm. We're seeking a team player with experience working with accounting software — experience with Deltek Vantagepoint is a plus. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Controller will work closely with department and business leaders and manage the corporate accounting team. They should be highly motivated and thrive in a collaborative workspace, driving change with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Oversee accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
- Evaluate accounting and internal control systems to meet goals and create efficiencies
- Maintain internal controls and safeguards for revenue, costs, program budgets, and actual expenditures
- Coordinate external audit activity
- Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements
- Develop and monitor business performance metrics
- Manage the month-end and year-end close process
- Oversee regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
- Analyze financial data and present financial reports accurately and on time; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Assist with the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review financial plans against actual results, identifying, explaining, and correcting variances as needed
- Support the CEO in developing and monitoring financial operating models and delivery
- Manage organizational cash flow forecasting
- Leverage the strengths of current finance team members, clarify roles and responsibilities, and develop/implement training programs to help the team reach its full potential
- Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications across the organization; help create and promote a positive, supportive work environment
- Bachelor's degree required in business or accounting; MBA preferred
- CPA or CMA preferred
- 10 years of corporate accounting and finance experience, with 2 years managing a team preferred (experience in a public accounting/audit capacity is considered equivalent to working in a corporate accounting capacity)
- Experience within the AEC industry highly desired
- Strong technology, analytics, and management experience
- Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred
- Strong Microsoft Excel experience required; familiarity with Power BI preferred
- Great attention to detail and excellent oral/written communication skills
- Self-starter with strong ethical standards
- Ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects and deadlines
Why Cuningham?
At Cuningham, we believe the best work happens when people are supported, challenged, and connected. Whether collaborating across teams, engaging with our communities, or shaping meaningful design solutions, we bring pragmatic creativity and disciplined execution to every project — and we support each other through it all.
We nurture an equitable work environment where curiosity is celebrated, craft is valued, and growth is prioritized. Alongside a team that brings low-ego expertise and active leadership day-to-day, you’ll work on complex, high-stakes projects that demand bold thinking and disciplined delivery.
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Cuningham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the strength diversity brings to the workplace when combined with equity and justice. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, genetic information, national origin, disability, military, or veteran status.
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