Controller
Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
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Job Summary
At Cuningham we exist to uplift the human experience together we create enduring experiences for a healthy world. As our Controller youll 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. Were 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.
- 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
- Bachelors 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
Why Cuningham
At Cuninghamwebelieve 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 a team thatbrings low-egoexpertiseand active leadership day-to-dayyoullwork 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.
About Company
Cuningham is an architecture, interior design, urban design, and landscape architecture firm. Together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world.
