Mila Cooper  – Controller, DeSimone Builders LLC

Mila Cooper is a Controller with over 15 years of experience in construction finance and project accounting. With a career managing multi-million-dollar project portfolios, Mila has a deep understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, financial controls, and compliance—ensuring that construction projects stay on budget, cash flow remains steady, and leadership has the financial insights needed to make informed decisions.

Prior to DeSimone Builders, Mila held financial roles at OC Construction Management, Colliers International, Hunter Roberts Construction, and Gilbane Building Company, where she managed financial operations for complex construction projects, including luxury residential, commercial, and institutional developments. Her expertise extends to contract compliance, risk mitigation, cost tracking, and financial forecasting—critical components of large-scale construction finance.

Beyond financial management, Mila is passionate about leveraging technology, streamlining processes, and mentoring teams to ensure that construction firms remain financially strong and operationally efficient. With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Hunter College and proficiency in Sage 300, CMiC, Procore, JD Edwards, and Textura, she combines financial expertise with industry-specific software to drive efficiency and profitability.

In construction, success isn’t just about building projects—it’s about building financial strength. Mila Cooper, Controller at DeSimone Builders, ensures that every dollar is accounted for, every project remains financially sound, and every decision is backed by data-driven insights. With over 15 years of experience in construction finance and project accounting, she is the financial backbone of DeSimone Builders, ensuring stability, profitability, and long-term growth.

Financial Leadership in Construction

Mila has spent her career managing multi-million-dollar project portfolios, specializing in job costing, WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting, financial controls, and compliance. She understands that in construction, cash flow is king, and her expertise ensures that projects stay on budget, risks are mitigated, and leadership has the financial transparency needed to make informed decisions.

Prior to joining DeSimone Builders, Mila held key financial roles at:
✔ OC Construction Management
✔ Colliers International
✔ Hunter Roberts Construction
✔ Gilbane Building Company

At each of these firms, she managed financial operations for luxury residential, commercial, and institutional developments, ensuring projects were not just completed but were profitable, efficient, and risk-free.

The Power of Precision & Process

Mila doesn’t just track numbers—she builds financial systems that optimize efficiency and drive profitability. She has mastered industry-specific software like Sage 300, CMiC, Procore, JD Edwards, and Textura, allowing her to seamlessly integrate financial operations into project management workflows.

Her expertise spans:
✔ Financial Forecasting & Risk Mitigation – Ensuring that leadership has real-time insights to make proactive decisions.
✔ Contract Compliance & Cost Tracking – Guaranteeing every contract is structured for profitability and that cost overruns are identified early.
✔ Process Optimization & Technology Integration – Streamlining financial operations to reduce inefficiencies and improve reporting accuracy.

Beyond the Numbers: A Culture of Growth

Mila’s role goes beyond financials—she is passionate about mentoring teams, implementing scalable financial processes, and leveraging technology to ensure that DeSimone Builders remains financially strong and operationally efficient.

With a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Hunter College, she brings a wealth of experience, an analytical mindset, and a forward-thinking approach to construction finance. At DeSimone Builders, she is not just managing the books—she is building the financial future of the company.