Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller - Engineering Consulting
Salary: $130,000 - $160,000
Why should you be interested in this Controller role?

• Growing professional services firm with strong demand and project-based variety

• High-impact role with ownership of financial operations and process improvement

• Direct partnership with engineering and project teams across the organization

• Opportunity to influence systems, controls, and financial reporting as the firm scales

• Collaborative, client-focused culture that values accuracy, reliability, and strong financial leadership
Responsibilities of the Controller:
Core Accounting Leadership

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness

• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations

• Prepare financial statements, reporting packages, and variance analysis for leadership

Project Accounting & Financial Insights

• Manage project-based accounting including job costing, revenue recognition, and project profitability

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with project managers and engineering leaders

Operational Oversight

• Oversee billing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to ensure accuracy and efficiency

• Maintain strong internal controls and support audit and compliance initiatives

Process Optimization & Systems

• Identify opportunities to strengthen processes and improve system workflows

• Help optimize tools and reporting as the organization grows
Qualifications of the Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred

• 3+ years of leadership or team-management experience

• Experience in engineering, architecture, construction, or other project-based professional services preferred

• Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience strongly preferred

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