Controller

Role & Responsibilities

• Leverage an analytical mindset to drive efficiency and innovation in financial workflows.
• Maintain and improve financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Coordinate audits and tax filings with external accountants.
• Manage debt and monitor financial obligations to optimize cash flow and minimize risk.
• Optimize the use of the firm’s ERP system, improving financial reporting, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
• Directly supervise and manage accounting staff, providing guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration and professional development.

Experience & Qualifications

• Alignment with Pfluger’s purpose of “inspiring people to create a more meaningful human experience,” with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Excellent GAAP accounting knowledge and experience in financial reporting.
• Experience overseeing accounting functions, including payroll, AR, AP, project accounting, invoicing, and reconciliations.
• Experience managing financial reporting and working with external tax advisors to ensure tax compliance.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP software in an AEC environment.
• Deltek Vision, Ajera or VantagePoint experience is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to design and build complex spreadsheets.
• Experience in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and/or Project Management is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, have complex financial conversations, and guide accounting staff.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of relevant accounting and finance experience.

Location

The Controller must be prepared to work three days per week in Pfluger’s local office and may work remotely two days per week. Travel may be required to Pfluger’s other offices.