Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and manage annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analyses.
- Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Oversee all accounting operations, including:
- Accounts Receivable (A/R)
- Accounts Payable (A/P)
- Billing
- Revenue Recognition
- Cost Accounting
- General Ledger Management
- Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate employee compensation reporting.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Conduct internal financial reviews and support external audit processes.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
- Prepare required regulatory reports and financial filings.
- Develop and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
- Advise leadership on financial strategy, business planning, and regulatory updates.
- Support long-term financial planning and organizational growth initiatives.
Project Accounting Responsibilities:
- Partner with Project Managers, Architects, and Interior Designers to support project financial management.
- Track project costs and profitability.
- Prepare monthly client progress billings.
- Generate detailed job cost reports and project financial analyses.
- Monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial performance.
- Provide additional financial reporting and analysis as requested by leadership.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA certification highly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of accounting and financial management experience.
- Recent experience working within an architecture, engineering, or design firm is required.
- Hands-on experience with Ajera is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Financial statements
- General ledger accounting
- Month-end and year-end close
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Project/job cost accounting
- Strong understanding of accounting systems and financial software.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and administrative skills.
- Strong analytical ability with excellent attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable learning and utilizing new technology and software platforms.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Ideal candidates will have:
- Current or recent Controller-level experience within an architecture or design firm.
- Strong familiarity with professional services/project-based accounting.
- Experience using Ajera for project accounting, billing, and reporting.
- Ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Important Hiring Criteria
Candidates with
recent architecture/design firm experience and hands-on Ajera experience will be prioritized, as both qualifications are essential for success in this role.
Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $80,000 to $120,000