Controller

Crete United • Charlotte, NC

12d

About The Position

The Corporate Controller will serve as the senior leader responsible for enterprise-wide accounting, controllership, and financial integrity across Crete United’s growing network of MEP contracting companies. This role will oversee corporate and regional accounting leadership, support a centralized shared services model, and drive consistent, best-in-class accounting practices across more than 40 operating companies in 18 states. In addition to technical accounting leadership, the Corporate Controller will play a critical role in developing and elevating accounting talent at the acquired-company (field) level, ensuring local controllers and accounting managers are well-trained in construction and project-based accounting, aligned with Crete United standards, and positioned as strong business partners to operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership roles in construction, MEP, HVAC, or electrical contracting environments.
• Deep hands-on expertise in percentage-of-completion accounting, job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and project-based financial management.
• Proven experience leading accounting teams across multiple entities, regions, or operating companies.
• Demonstrated success integrating acquired businesses and standardizing accounting processes.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills with a passion for developing talent.
• Ability to partner effectively with operations and executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Private equity experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate accounting functions, including general ledger, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close across a multi-entity, multi-state organization.
• Ensure consistent application of GAAP, including percentage-of-completion accounting, job cost accounting, and revenue recognition under ASC 606 for long-term construction and service contracts.
• Partner with Operations leadership to standardize policies related to WIP schedules, under/over billings, retainage, change orders, claims, and project margin recognition.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and efficiency across accounting processes.
• Establish and enforce best practices for project-based accounting across all lines of business.
• Partner closely with operations, project managers, and executive leadership to ensure accurate project financials, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Review and analyze project margins, backlog reporting, and contract profitability trends across operating companies.
• Build scalable training programs, playbooks, and tools to improve accounting consistency, technical competence, and leadership capability across the field.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to local accounting teams, helping elevate them from transactional accounting to proactive financial leadership.
• Partner with the Crete MIS team on accounting integration for newly acquired companies, including systems migration, policy alignment, and close process stabilization.
• Support FP&A, IT, and operations to implement standardized systems and reporting across the platform.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, lender requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support external audits, tax compliance, and lender reporting.
• Develop and maintain a strong internal control environment appropriate for a growing, acquisitive organization.

Benefits

• Be part of a purpose-driven organization committed to sustainability and innovation.
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
• Access to comprehensive benefits through our Circle of Care program.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Crete United is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager