Corporate Controller

The Corporate Controller is the senior accounting leader for PPC Partners and is accountable for the accuracy, integrity and governance of financial information across all operating companies consolidated into PPC Partners.This role establishes and enforces enterprise-wide accounting standards, internal controls, and close processes to ensure consistent, GAAP-compliant financial results. The Corporate Controller partners closely with the Director of FP&A by delivering complete, timely, and reliable financial data that supports consolidated reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis.The Corporate Controller safeguards enterprise assets, oversees consolidation, manages audit and compliance activities, and ensures the financial foundation of PPC Partners scales effectively with growth.At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant’s Heart – Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom – Insightful, Integrity – Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage – Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility – Modest and Respectful, Passion – Unfailing DedicationEssential Duties And ResponsibilitiesExplain the essential responsibilities of this position. Include the major aspects of the job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.Enterprise Accounting Leadership & ConsolidationOwn the integrity of all accounting records across PPC Partners and its operating companies.Establish, document, and enforce enterprise-wide accounting policies, standards, and close proceduresOversee monthly consolidation of all operating companies into PPC Partners.Ensure consistent application of GAAP across all entities, including revenue recognition, job costing, capitalization, and intercompany accounting.Review and approve consolidated financial statements prior to release to executive leadership, lenders, and stakeholders.Audit Oversight & Internal Audit ProgramServe as the primary enterprise liaison for all external audit activities across PPC Partners and its operating companies.Plan, coordinate, and manage annual consolidated financial statement audits and special audits or reviews.Establish and oversee a risk-based internal audit framework to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, accounting processes, and financial governance across operating companies.Develop internal audit plans, scope reviews, and testing schedules based on enterprise risk assessment.Review audit findings (internal and external), management letters, and recommendations; drive timely remediation and track corrective actions.Tax OversightProvide enterprise oversight of tax matters in coordination with third-party tax advisors.Ensure accurate and timely provision of financial data for income tax, sales/use tax, and other statutory filings.Review tax filings, estimates, and payments prepared by third parties for accuracy and consistency with financial records.Coordinate responses to tax audits, notices, and inquiries with external advisors.Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess enterprise impact. Treasury, Cash, Capital & ESPP OversightMonitor consolidated cash flow, liquidity, and working capital in coordination with the CFO.Oversee banking relationships, debt compliance, and covenant reporting.Review and approve capital expenditures and asset dispositions in accordance with enterprise approval thresholds.Maintain oversight of intercompany transactions, balances, and eliminations.Oversee the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) from stock offering to redemptions and everything in betweenInsurance, Bonding & Risk ManagementOversee enterprise insurance programs, including annual renewals, coverage evaluations, and claims coordination.Manage relationships with insurance brokers and carriers to ensure appropriate, cost-effective coverage across all operating companies.Coordinate insurance exposure data, audits, and renewals.Oversee OCIP/CCIP programs and enterprise bonding relationships.Ensure risk management programs align with enterprise growth strategy and risk tolerance.Payroll Oversight & GovernanceProvide enterprise oversight of payroll operations across all operating companies to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.Establish payroll policies, controls, and standard procedures to ensure consistent application across entities.Ensure payroll processing complies with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax requirements, and company policies.Oversee coordination between payroll, HR, and third-party payroll providers, as applicable.Ensure proper segregation of duties, approvals, reconciliations, and audit trails within payroll processes.Review payroll-related accounting entries, reconciliations, and accruals to ensure accuracy in consolidated financial statements.Support internal and external audits related to payroll & 401K, including documentation, testing, and remediation of findings.Ensure payroll data integrity within financial systems and alignment with enterprise reporting and consolidation requirements.Leadership of the Accounting OrganizationHelp lead and develop the corporate accounting team and provide functional leadership to operating-company controllers and accounting teams.Establish enterprise accounting expectations, best practices, and performance standards.Drive consistency, efficiency, and scalability of accounting processes across the organization.Ensure appropriate staffing, training, cross-training, and succession planning across accounting functions.RequiredQualifications and Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance10+ years of progressive accounting experience in multi-entity or consolidated environmentsProven leadership of accounting teams across multiple entitiesDeep expertise in GAAP, consolidations, internal controls & audit managementDemonstrated experience in construction or project-based accounting environmentsAbility to influence without authorityClear communicator who can simplify complex financial conceptsHands-on, proactive and comfortable talking at all levels of the organizationHigh integrity, sound judgement and exceptional attention to detailPreferredExperience in construction, engineering, electrical, or other project-driven industriesStrong working knowledge of job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, contract accounting, change orders, etcExperience partnering closely with FP&A and executive leadershipFamiliarity with enterprise financial systems and EPM tools (Workday Adaptive Planning preferred)Experience establishing or leading internal audit or SOX-lite control programsPPC Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.