Corporate Controller

MKH Search; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Join a dynamic, mid-sized general contractor in Charleston, SC as a Corporate Controller. Oversee corporate finance, accounting operations, and budgeting while ensuring compliance with regulations. This hands-on leadership role offers competitive compensation and the chance to shape financial systems during a key growth phase.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction.
• Strong knowledge of WIP schedules, job costing, and project-based reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions including GL, AR/AP, payroll, and job cost accounting.
• Partner with leadership on annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage 300

Viewpoint

CMiC

Job description

MKH Search Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Corporate Controller

MKH Search Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

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Are you a strategic financial leader with a passion for construction? Join our growing team as a Corporate Controller and help shape the financial future of a dynamic, mid-sized general contractor based in Charleston, South Carolina.

As Corporate Controller, you will oversee all aspects of corporate finance, accounting operations, budgeting, and reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and has a deep understanding of construction job costing and project-driven financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting functions including GL, AR/AP, payroll, and job cost accounting
• Own month-end close, internal financial reporting, and variance analysis
• Partner with leadership on annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Oversee external audit preparation and manage banking relationships
• Implement process improvements and systems upgrades to support growth

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction
• Strong knowledge of WIP schedules, job costing, and project-based reporting
• Experience with construction accounting software (e.g., Sage 300, Viewpoint, CMiC)
• Proven leadership ability with a collaborative and proactive approach

Why Join Us?

• Well-established and respected GC with a strong pipeline across the Southeast
• Direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to shape financial systems and strategy during a key growth phase
• Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and benefits package

If this is of interest, please apply below!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Construction

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