Hybrid Controller – Lead Financial Strategy & Operations

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

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.