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.

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

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership & Team Development
• Operational Agility
• Stakeholder Communication
• Construction Business Acumen

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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,…