Client Opening - Controller

Description:

Corrigan Krause is assisting their client in the search for a hands-on, strategic Controller to lead the financial, administrative, and operational functions of a well-established commercial construction company. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization while partnering closely with leadership to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and team development.

This is an ideal opportunity for a leader who thrives in a general contracting environment, understands the nuances of job costing and project-based accounting, and is confident operating within Foundation Software.

Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, budgeting, forecasting, and tax coordination
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements, job costing reports, and variance analyses
• Provide leadership with insights on profitability, margins, and cost control

Cash Flow & Project Operations

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditures to support ongoing projects
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable to maintain strong cash positioning
• Partner with leadership on banking relationships and financing needs

Construction Accounting Focus

• Reviewand analyze Work in Progress (WIP) schedules with project managers
• Ensure accuracy in job costing, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and project reporting
• Support billing and compliance requirements for public sector projects (municipal, county, and state)

Systems, IT & Process Improvement

• Oversee day-to-day IT operations, including vendor relationships and employee equipment
• Lead ERP initiatives, including Foundation Software management, optimization, and integration

Payroll & HR Leadership

• Own and oversee weekly payroll processing across field and office employees
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, including construction-specific requirements
• Lead HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, and performance management
• Support compensation, benefits administration, and policy development

Team & Organizational Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and administrative team, providing guidance while staying close to day-to-day processes
• Conduct regular check-ins, feedback, and performance conversations
• Step in to support AP/AR workflows when needed, especially during peak periods

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 5+ years in a strategic financial leadership role (a significant role in a public accounting firm may meet this requirement).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Experience in consulting or construction/development helpful.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and work within teams and a directive leadership style that encourages results-driven, task-oriented collaboration.

People are at the core of everything we do at Corrigan Krause. We welcome all people and are against all forms of discrimination.

Starting compensation typically ranges from $130,000–$150,000, offered as a comprehensive package with opportunity for growth.