ACCT - CONTROLLER

United Infrastructure Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Group in Charlotte, NC seeks a results-driven Controller to lead financial operations and Deltek Ajera administration. You will oversee general ledger, month-end close, and cash flow reporting while optimizing project accounting processes.

Key duties include configuring Ajera, managing WIP, job costing, payroll compliance, and coordinating with CPAs for annual filings. Strong communication and autonomy are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-charge accounting or controller-level experience in professional services firms is required.
• Hands-on Deltek Ajera experience (implementation, setup, or power-user) is essential.
• Administration experience is highly preferred.
• Strong project-based accounting, WIP, and job costing knowledge for AEC revenue recognition.
• Payroll processing and statutory tax compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Deltek Ajera implementation, setup, and ongoing system administration and user training.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting including close processes and financial statements.
• Manage project accounting, budgets, time/expense entries, and AR/AP cycles for accurate billing.
• Coordinate payroll, tax compliance, and coordination with CPAs and tax advisors.

Skills

Deltek Ajera

Project accounting

WIP management

Job costing

Payroll compliance

Autonomy

Communication

Tools

Deltek Ajera

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: CONTROLLER

Primary Responsibilities

Deltek Ajera Implementation & System Administration

Lead the setup, migration, and ongoing optimization of the Deltek Ajera ERP system. Configure project structures, rate tables, billing terms, employee profiles, and workflow approvals. Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for back-office data entry, reporting, and project tracking within Ajera. Serve as the primary subject matter expert and administrator for software module updates and user training.

Full-Charge Accounting & Controller Duties

Oversee all monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and reconciliations. Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, producing accurate income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports. Manage corporate cash flow forecasting, banking relations, and liquidity management. Coordinate with external CPAs and tax advisors for annual tax preparation, audits, and compliance filings.

Project Accounting & Job Costing

Set up new client projects, tasks, phases, and budgets within Deltek Ajera based on contract terms. Monitor project performance, labor burn rates, profitability, and WIP (Work in Progress) tracking. Partner with project managers to ensure accurate time and expense entries and timely progress billing. Manage the full Accounts Receivable (AR) cycle: client invoicing, payment posting, collections, and AR aging reports. Manage the full Accounts Payable (AP) cycle: vendor invoice processing, subcontractor pay applications, payment distribution, and expense coding.

Payroll Administration & HR Back Office

Review weekly payroll, ensuring accurate tracking of billable vs. non-billable hours, PTO accruals, and deductions. Reconcile payroll records with the general ledger and review/coordinate tax withholdings, state registrations, and year-end W-2/1099 generation. Assist with administering employee benefits enrollments, workers’ compensation reporting, and basic HR administrative onboarding.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of full-charge accounting or controller-level experience, preferably within architecture, engineering, construction, or professional services firms.
• ERP Expertise: Direct hands-on experience with Deltek Ajera (implementation, setup, or power-user
• Administration Experience Highly Preferred).
• Core Competencies: Deep understanding of project-based accounting, WIP management, job costing, and AEC industry revenue recognition.
• Payroll & Compliance: Proven track record in managing in-house or outsourced payroll processing and statutory tax compliance.
• Soft Skills: High level of autonomy, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to manage end-to-end back-office functions independently.