Controller

Application Instructions

Thank you for your interest in joining the C. Herman Team! We will review your materials as quickly as possible and be in touch should your experience align with our open opportunities.

Position Description

About C. Herman Construction

C. Herman Construction is a general contracting company that specializes in multifamily and mixed-used development. In eight short years, we have grown our client base across the Southeast from relationships and referrals alone, and built projects totaling more than $500 million. Our company is built on a foundation of integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects. As an employee-owned company (ESOP), we prioritize our team's success, offering a rewarding work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

C. Herman Construction is licensed in NC, SC and GA with offices in Charlotte, Wilmington, Raleigh, Greenville, SC, and Charleston, SC. Come make your mark in a growing company alongside other dedicated, determined, growth driven professionals!

Job Summary

The Controller is the senior accounting leader for the company and is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial information across the organization. The Controller leads the day-to-day accounting operations including job cost accounting, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, monthly and annual close, cash management, surety and banking compliance, tax coordination, and the external audit. The Controller manages a team of accounting professionals and is expected to be a hands-on leader, a process builder, and a trusted business partner to operations, project management, and executive leadership.

Key Job Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Month-End Close

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process; deliver an accurate and timely close within five business days.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and equity) in accordance with U.S. GAAP and percentage-of-completion accounting under ASC 606.
• Produce monthly reporting packages for the CFO, CEO, Board of Directors, ESOP Trustee, sureties, and lenders, including variance analysis against budget and prior periods.
• Coordinate consolidation of any subsidiaries, including elimination entries
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies; document and enforce standardized close procedures and reconciliation standards.

Job Cost Accounting and WIP Reporting

• Oversee the integrity of job cost accounting across all active projects, including budgets, commitments, change orders, billings, and forecasted cost to complete.
• Prepare and review the monthly WIP schedule; analyze over- and under-billings, fade and gain on projects, and revenue recognition under percentage-of-completion methodology.
• Partner with Project Executives, Project Managers, and Operations leadership to validate estimated cost at completion and ensure cost-to-complete projections are realistic and supportable.
• Review project setup, contract terms, retention, schedule of values, and revenue recognition treatment for new awards.

Accounting Operations

• Direct the work of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and General Accounting; ensure subcontractor payments, lien waivers, certified payroll, and customer billings (AIA G702/G703 and progress invoicing) are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain disciplined cash application, collections, and aged receivables management; partner with Project Management on retention release and final billings.
• Administer the company's ERP/construction accounting system (Viewpoint Vista) and integrated platforms such as Procore, Trimble Pay, and Corpay; champion process improvement and system optimization.

Internal Controls, Compliance, and Risk

• Design, document, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting, cash disbursements, payroll, job cost, and revenue recognition; ensuring proper segregation of duties
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the external audit (financial statement audit); manage PBC lists, fieldwork, and resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain compliance with debt covenants, lease accounting (ASC 842), and contractual reporting obligations to owners, lenders, and sureties.

Treasury, Banking, and Surety

• Administer banking relationships, line-of-credit activity, ACH and positive pay controls, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare quarterly and annual surety reporting packages; support the CFO in maintaining and expanding aggregate and single-project bonding capacity.
• Maintain accurate schedules of backlog, gross profit fade analysis, equipment, real estate, and contingent liabilities for surety, banking, and ESOP stakeholders.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and an active CPA license required (CCIFP designation is a strong plus).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar role within a commercial general contractor or similar.
• Strong background in construction accounting, including percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP reporting, and multi-entity consolidations. Experience supporting organizations with revenues exceeding $250M is required, with experience in the $600M range preferred.
• Experience with ESOP-owned companies is highly desirable, including annual valuations, repurchase obligation forecasting, and coordination with trustees and third-party administrators. Public accounting experience serving construction clients is a plus.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and its application within the construction industry, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and equity compensation.
• Familiarity with surety, banking, and bonding relationships and reporting requirements.
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista and other construction technology platforms such as Procore, Trimble Pay, and Corpay.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Track record of leading and developing accounting teams of five or more
• Strong understanding of surety, banking, insurance, and bonding requirements for a large general contractor.

Benefits

We offer an environment that encourages professional and personal growth, an excellent benefits package, and a family culture. Join a team that values people and a place where our team members are our greatest asset.

Some benefits include:

• Competitive Salary

• Bonus potential

• Employee Stock Ownership

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Family/medical leave

• Paid Parental Leave

• Company 401K

• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

• Group and Voluntary Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 8 Paid holidays per year

• Company Outings/Team Building Events

• Half-days every other Friday (May-Aug)

• Employee referral program

Equal Opportunity Employer

C. Herman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. We are committed to fostering a fair and merit-based workplace where every employee feels valued and respected.