Financial Controller

CP Engineers is seeking a Controller to lead the firm's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls in support of profitable project delivery and long-term growth. This role serves as a key member of the leadership team, partnering closely with executive leadership and practice leaders to provide financial insight, strengthen operational performance, and support strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in professional services or engineering environments, with a strong understanding of project-based accounting, revenue recognition, and financial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Reporting: Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. Deliver timely, accurate financial statements and performance dashboards (including utilization, realization, DSO, and cash flow) to executive leadership.
• Project Accounting Oversight: Oversee job cost tracking, WIP, percent complete revenue recognition, billing, and collections. Partner with project managers to improve billing cycles, reduce write-offs, and strengthen cash flow.
• Business Partnership & Strategy: Serve as a strategic partner to the President/CEO, Principals, and practice leaders by providing financial insights, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support growth and operational decisions, including strategic initiatives and potential acquisitions.
• Process Improvement & Controls: Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures. Continuously improve processes across budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, and system utilization.
• Treasury & Cash Management: Oversee cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and financial planning to maintain liquidity and support growth.
• Systems & Data Integrity: Serve as business owner for financial and project accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Ajera), ensuring data accuracy, reporting consistency, and efficiency.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the accounting team across A/P, A/R, payroll, billing, and general ledger functions, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• External Coordination & Compliance: Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions. Oversee audits, tax filings, and insurance/bonding requirements.

Compensation: $150,000-$170,000