Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $160-175K

Company Overview:

In 2024 Delphi Infrastructure Group, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, was formed to manage a portfolio of utility construction services serving the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Florida regions from six facilities.

Our comprehensive construction services and end market capabilities are provided to prominent utility companies under four complementary brands:

Precision Pipeline Services a provider of installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance services for utility customers since 1997

Allegheny Contracting a provider of gas transmission and distribution installation, repair, maintenance, and replacement services since 1997

SabCon Underground an underground utility and natural gas pipeline contractor established in 2016

JMF Underground providing directional drilling, underground utility and maintenance solutions since 2015

About the Role:

The Corporate Controller is responsible for leading the organizations accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close process across multiple operating companies. This role plays a critical leadership position within the finance team and partners closely with executive leadership to support strategic financial decision-making, operational performance, and continued company growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong construction accounting experience, a deep understanding of job costing and WIP reporting, and experience managing multi-entity financial operations in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all operating companies
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
• Manage and improve internal accounting controls, processes, and procedures
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management functions
• Analyze and manage Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and revenue recognition processes
• Partner with operational leaders to review project financial performance, profitability, labor costs, and forecasting
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes
• Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation support, and external reporting requirements with outside auditors and tax partners
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies
• Develop financial reporting packages, dashboards, and ad hoc analysis for executive leadership and ownership
• Assist with ERP optimization, accounting system implementations, and process improvements
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members while promoting accountability and professional development
• Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic initiatives as needed
• Perform additional duties assigned by executive leadership
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required, masters in accounting preferred

CPA or CMA preferred

7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience required

3+ years of leadership or management experience required

Strong construction accounting experience required

Strong understanding of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and WIP schedules

Experience with multi-entity accounting environments preferred

Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems required; construction ERP experience preferred

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and leadership skills

High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail