Corporate Controller

The Corporate Controller serves as the chief accounting officer for the organization and is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and compliance activities. This is a critical leadership role for a construction company operating in the utility infrastructure space.

The Corporate Controller partners directly with the CFO and senior leadership team to support sound financial decision-making, drive operational efficiency across accounting functions, and ensure the company maintains best-in-class financial governance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting leader with deep construction industry expertise and the ability to manage complexity across multiple project types, contract structures, and revenue recognition methodologies.

Core Competencies

The following competencies are evaluated in hiring, performance management, and career development for this role:

• Financial Integrity
• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership & Team Development
• Operational Agility
• Stakeholder Communication
• Technology Enablement
• Risk Management
• Construction Business Acumen

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Close Process-Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and present consolidated financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, WIP Worksheet, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations.
• Manage monthly data load into corporate consolidating interface, reconcile this information to local general ledger, and provide additional information as needed.
• Coordinate preparation of year-end audit and review packages; serve as primary liaison with external auditors.

General Accounting & Accounts Management

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, job costing, and general ledger functions.
• Manage retainage accounting.
• Oversee owner billing collections, and contract receivables aging with the CFO and VP of Operations.
• Work with Fleet Manager to maintain the company's fixed asset register, including equipment capitalization policies, depreciation schedules, and disposals.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budget process in coordination with the CFO, project managers, and operations leadership.
• Develop with the CFO and maintain rolling 12-month forecasts to support financial reporting, liquidity planning, and capital allocation decisions.
• Produce variance analysis reports comparing actual project costs and revenues versus budget; identify trends and flag risks to leadership.
• Prepare financial models to support strategic initiatives.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, document, and maintain a comprehensive internal control environment appropriate for a company of this size and complexity in support of the CFO.
• Enforce accounting policies and procedures; update policy documentation annually or as regulations change.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax obligations.

Technology & Systems Management

• Serve as the financial system Co-owner for the company's construction ERP with the CFO.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial system utilization, reporting automation, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with IT at corporate and local to integrate project management, job costing, and accounting workflows.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement financial technology upgrades or new systems as needed.

Team Leadership & Development

• Directly manage and develop an accounting team of 3–8 staff, including senior accountants, staff accountants, and AP/AR specialists.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development within the accounting department.
• Cross-train team members to ensure redundancy across critical accounting functions.
• Recruit, onboard, and retain high-performing accounting talent.

Executive & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the CFO, CEO, and project executives on matters of financial performance, risk, and capital planning.
• Collaborate with project managers on job costing accuracy, over/under billing analysis, and cost-to-complete projections.
• Support pre-construction and estimating teams with historical cost data, margin analysis, and bid reviews.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Prior experience as Senior Accountant or Assistant Controller.
• Familiar with accrual accounting.
• Proven experience participating in the full accounting cycle including close, financial statements, audit, and tax compliance.

Required Skills & Knowledge

Technical Accounting & GAAP

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP including revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Ability to research complex accounting issues, document positions, and present conclusions to auditors and management.

Financial Systems

• Proficiency in at least one major ERP system.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel — including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, dynamic arrays, financial modeling, and data visualization.

Leadership & Communication

• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and make sound judgment calls under pressure.
• Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.

Preferred & Recommended Skills

General

• Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial statements.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience managing an accounting team.
• MBA or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus.

Industry-Specific Preferred Knowledge

• Experience specifically in the construction industry — either in a general contracting, specialty contracting, heavy civil, or owner/developer environment.
• Experience with equipment fleet accounting: depreciation schedules, internal equipment charge rates, disposition accounting, and lease vs. buy analysis.
• Understanding of deferred revenue, contract assets, contract liabilities, and balance sheet presentation for construction contracts.
• Mastery of percentage-of-completion (POC) and completed-contract accounting methods under ASC 606.
• Expert-level WIP schedule preparation, analysis, and interpretation — including understanding of overbillings, underbillings, estimated cost at completion, and earned revenue.
• Thorough understanding of construction contract types: lump sum, cost-plus, unit-price, and time-and-material.
• Experience with management accounting including retainage and change orders.
• Proficiency in job costing structures including labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead allocation methodologies.

Financial Strategy & Advisory Skills

• Experience building or significantly improving cash flow forecasting models in a construction environenment.
• Ability to perform job profitability analysis at project level and portfolio level to identify margin drivers and outliers.
• Exposure to strategic KPI design for construction companies: overhead absorption rates, G&A as a % of revenue, backlog analysis, days sales outstanding (DSO), and net working capital trends.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) — active license strongly preferred.
• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) — the gold standard for construction accounting professionals, issued by the CFMA.
• CFMA.Certified Management Accountant (CMA) — valued for strategic financial management skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) — beneficial for understanding construction project lifecycle and operations.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• This is primarily an office-based role; some travel to project sites, training and corporate meetings.
• Occasional extended hours are expected during month-end, year-end, audit — demonstrated willingness to meet deadlines is essential.
• Must be able to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods; standard office environment with regular use of computer, telephone, and office equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following guidelines reflect typical market ranges for this role in the construction sector.

Component Typical Range / Details

Base Salary$100,000 – $115,000 annually (based on experience)

Annual Bonus 10–20% of base salary, tied to company financial performance and individual KPIs

Health & Dental

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; company contribution varies by plan

Retirement Plan

401(k) with company match (4.5%)

Paid Time Off

Negotiable; standard holidays

Professional Dev.

CPA license maintenance, CCIFP certification support, CPE reimbursement

Vehicle Allowance

Mileage reimbursement or vehicle allowance for site visits (if applicable)

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the role. Responsibilities may be modified, added, or removed at the discretion of management in response to operational needs. This document does not constitute a contract of employment.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.