Corporate Controller

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Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead a high-impact accounting organization and help strengthen the company’s financial foundation for continued growth. This role oversees accounting operations, internal controls, technical accounting, tax, and financial reporting. This role can be based out of any CED office nationwide.


Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will combine strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, guiding a strong accounting team while improving processes, controls, and decision support across the business. The ideal candidate is a clear communicator, trusted partner, and experienced finance leader who can translate complex accounting issues into actionable business insight.

 

Why Join Us
This is a visible leadership opportunity to partner closely with the CFO, make a lasting impact leading a talented team, and shape the processes and financial insights that support growth.


Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a 15+ person accounting organization, including GL, AP, AR, and tax.
  • Lead and continuously improve the monthly close process, including analysis of operating results, to support accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls.
  • Champion process improvements, accounting best practices, tools, and AI-enabled solutions that improve ROI and remove execution barriers.
  • Partner with FP&A and business leaders to develop annual overhead budgets and quarterly expense forecasts.
  • Support financial due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration efforts.
  • Review high-risk, material, and complex journal entries or account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and appropriate oversight.
  • Ensure timely completion of the annual financial statement and overhead audit in partnership with the external CPA firm.
  • Oversee regulatory reporting, internal control reporting, and SOX compliance activities.
  • Own tax function with responsibility for external service provider work products.
  • Lead special projects and strategic analyses as requested by the CFO.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; active CPA required.
  • 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in AEC, including organizations with revenue above $200M.
  • Demonstrated leadership, people management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Deep knowledge of accounting, budgeting, cost control, U.S. GAAP, and internal control best practices, including SOX.
  • Experience leading M&A financial due diligence, purchase accounting, and integration.
  • Experience in cost accounting and overhead rates, with working knowledge of FAR or AASHTO guidance preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leading process improvement and change management.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.


This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.


We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.


Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

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