Controller

Cuningham; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Cuningham is seeking a Controller to join our hybrid team near one of our offices in Phoenix. You will lead corporate accounting across multiple offices, partnering with leaders and the CEO to drive performance and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of corporate accounting/finance, CPA/CMA preferred, and hands-on experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Excel, and Power BI. Excellent communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or accounting; MBA preferred.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 10+ years of corporate accounting/finance experience, with 2+ years leading a team.
• AEC industry experience is highly desired.
• Strong technology, analytics, and management experience.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Evaluate internal controls and drive efficiencies.
• Maintain controls for revenue, costs, budgets, and expenditures.
• Coordinate external audits and financial statements.
• Develop and monitor business performance metrics.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Oversee regulatory reporting and tax planning/compliance.
• Present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support budgeting and variance analysis; advise leadership.
• Develop financial operating models with the CEO and monitor cash flow.
• Mentor finance team and strengthen internal communications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-starter

Prioritization

Leadership

Ethical standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

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.

What you will do

• 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

What we look for

• 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

$128,000 - $210,000 a year

Compensation provided is based on our national range which varies by work location and may also depend on accreditation, experience and responsibilities. Our talent management team can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Compensation range updated 1/18/2026.

Benefits: Cuningham offers a variety of benefits to employees including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Why Cuningham?

At Cuningham,webelieve the best work happens when people are supported, challenged, and connected. Whether collaborating across teams, engaging with our communities, or shaping meaningful design solutions, webringpragmatic creativity and disciplined execution to every project — and we support each other through it all.

We nurturean equitablework environment where curiosity is celebrated, craft is valued, and growth is prioritized.Alongside a team thatbrings low-egoexpertiseand active leadership day-to-day,you’llwork on complex, high-stakes projects that demand bold thinking and disciplined delivery.

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.