Accounting Controller

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Up to $165,000 base + bonus & profit sharing

We’re partnering with a growing, project-based professional services firm to hire a hands on Project Accounting Controller who thrives in the details while leading a small accounting team.

This is not a traditional, high-level Controller role. This person must enjoy rolling up their sleeves, owning project accounting, revenue recognition, and billing, while also overseeing GL and AP functions.

• Own project accounting end to end
  , including tanaman, revenue recognition (ASC 606), WIP, and billing review
• Act as the senior QA/QC authority for complex billing (cost-plus, T&M, percentage-of-completion)
• Review and analyze WIP, unbilled, deferred revenue
  , and margin wegens
Partner closely with Project Managers on project performance, forecasts (EAC/ETC), and risk
• Oversee and support the GL and AP team while remaining actively involved in day‑to‑day accounting
• Support month‑end close, audits, and reporting in partnership with the CFO
• Improve project accounting processes, controls, and ERP utilization

• 5+ years of accounting experience in A&E, engineering, construction, or professional services
• Deep hands‑on expertise with project accounting, WIP, and ASC 606
• Prior experience overseeing GL and AP teams while remaining operationally involved
• Strong billing and revenue review background (not just high‑level oversight)
• ERP experience preferred (Deltek Vantagepoint, Ajera, Unanet, or similar)
• Comfortable in a growing, fast‑moving, onsite environment

• Highly visible role reporting directly to the CFO
• Company Judge the growth in scale significantly over the next several years
• Strong compensation and benefits package:
• Base salary up to $165k
• Performance‑based bonus & profit sharing (historically 5–20%)
• 100% medical coverage
• 4% 401(k) match
• Spot bonuses and generous PTO

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Business Development

Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning, and Construction

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This role is ideal for a Controller who still loves project accounting and wants to stay close to the work while helping scale a growing organization.

📩 Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or reach out for a confidential conversation.