Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures. Continuously improve processes across budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, and system utilization.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and financial planning to maintain liquidity and support growth.
• Serve as business owner for financial and project accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Ajera), ensuring data accuracy, reporting consistency, and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team across A/P, A/R, payroll, billing, and general ledger functions, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions. Oversee audits, tax filings, and insurance/bonding requirements.

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