Controller

Description

The Controller is an exempt position and is a financial leader responsible for the integrity of Cornerstone’s financial operations, reporting, and controls. This role provides strategic oversight for the organization while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and project teams.

The Controller oversees accounting operations, construction project financial performance, compliance, and financial reporting, while leading the accounting team and driving continuous improvement across systems, processes, and controls. This position plays a critical role in supporting organizational growth, risk management, and long-term financial strategy.

• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial reporting, including monthly closes, quarterly reviews, year-end financial statements, and executive reporting packages.
• Lead all financial audits, tax coordination, and external reporting requirements, serving as the primary point of contact with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Lead financial systems strategy, process improvement, automation, and optimization efforts across accounting and project financial systems to support scalability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with union requirements, certified payroll reporting, prevailing wage obligations, and other construction-related regulations.
• Partner with project managers and executives to monitor budgets, cost-to-complete, cash flow, and overall job profitability.
• Provide executive oversight of all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, treasury, and banking relationships.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with GAAP, company standards, and applicable laws while mitigating financial and operational risk.
• Provide strategic oversight of all aspects of construction project accounting, including:
• Manage subcontractor and vendor payment processes, ensuring proper lien releases, compliance documentation, and adherence to contract terms.
• Collaborate with project teams, executives, and other departments to ensure financial alignment and promote informed decision-making.
• Reconciliation of project costs and validation of revenue recognition in alignment with project milestones.
• Management of billing, change orders, retainage tracking, and subcontractor requisitions.
• Monitor and improve accounting systems and workflows to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee company-wide cash flow management, forecasting, and working capital strategy related to project execution.
• Lead the development, monitoring, and analysis of company-wide and project-level budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial projections, providing strategic insights to executive leadership.
• Initial project setup in accounting software with cost codes, budgets, and contract values.
• Preparation and review of Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and job cost reports.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, establishing performance expectations, accountability, and succession planning.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency with accounting systems and construction financial software.)
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Deep experience in vertical commercial construction accounting
• Ability to manage competing organizational priorities while maintaining financial accuracy, compliance, and strategic focus
• Ability to read, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures within a heavily regulated industry
• Ability to apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complex situations and positively affect overall outcomes
• Demonstrated experience with GAAP compliance, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls
• Experience supporting executive leadership and long-term financial strategy experience
• 6 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• CPA or CMA designation
• 5 years of senior leadership experience overseeing accounting or finance teams
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to assess financial information at a strategic, enterprise level
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Benefits

• Occasional local travel may be required
• Cornerstone offers a competitive salary and bonus program (up to 15% of base salary), full medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their families, a 401(k) with 2–5% match, generous PTO, and paid holidays including a full break from Christmas through New Year’s. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting employees’ success, well-being, and work-life balance, making Cornerstone a top choice for a rewarding career.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance