Job Description
About CP Engineers With over 40 years of industry leadership, CP Engineers delivers innovative solutions in site/civil, water/wastewater, municipal, MEP, and environmental engineering. Our diverse portfolio spans private, municipal, county, and regional clients—many of whom have partnered with us for decades. Remote work flexibility, competitive compensation and benefits, and a supportive culture have helped CP earn Best Places to Work in NJ awards for three years straight and have driven strong employee retention. Position Overview CP Engineers is seeking a Controller to lead the firm's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls in support of profitable project delivery and long-term growth. This role serves as a key member of the leadership team, partnering closely with executive leadership and practice leaders to provide financial insight, strengthen operational performance, and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in professional services or engineering environments, with a strong understanding of project-based accounting, revenue recognition, and financial systems.
Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting:
Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. Deliver timely, accurate financial statements and performance dashboards (including utilization, realization, DSO, and cash flow) to executive leadership. Project Accounting Oversight:
Oversee job cost tracking, WIP, percent complete revenue recognition, billing, and collections. Partner with project managers to improve billing cycles, reduce write-offs, and strengthen cash flow. Business Partnership & Strategy:
Serve as a strategic partner to the President/CEO, Principals, and practice leaders by providing financial insights, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support growth and operational decisions, including strategic initiatives and potential acquisitions. Process Improvement & Controls:
Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures. Continuously improve processes across budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, and system utilization. Treasury & Cash Management:
Oversee cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and financial planning to maintain liquidity and support growth. Systems & Data Integrity:
Serve as business owner for financial and project accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Ajera), ensuring data accuracy, reporting consistency, and efficiency. Team Leadership:
Lead and mentor the accounting team across A/P, A/R, payroll, billing, and general ledger functions, fostering accountability and continuous improvement. External Coordination & Compliance:
Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions. Oversee audits, tax filings, and insurance/bonding requirements. Compensation :
$150,000-$170,000 Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership experience Prior experience as a Controller (or equivalent) within an engineering, architecture, or professional services firm strongly preferred Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and cash management Experience with project-based accounting including WIP, revenue recognition, billing, and job cost tracking Proficiency with financial/project accounting systems (Deltek Ajera preferred; similar systems acceptable) CPA strongly preferred; MBA a plus Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and collaborate across a project-based organization Benefits Hybrid/remote work flexibility 401(k) with company match Paid time off Tuition, professional license, and association fee reimbursement Medical, dental, and vision coverage Support for employee work/life balance Training and development opportunities
