ACCT - CONTROLLER

Kids for the Future; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future seeks a seasoned Controller to oversee all accounting functions from monthly closes to tax compliance in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on Deltek Ajera administration, project accounting, and cash flow management within a fast-growing professional services environment.

You will configure project structures, supervise AR/AP cycles, and partner with CPAs to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely audits. Strong communication and autonomous problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-charge accounting or controller-level experience in AEC or professional services firms.
• Direct hands-on experience with Deltek Ajera.
• Strong knowledge of project-based accounting, WIP, and job costing.
• Payroll processing and statutory tax compliance experience.
• High level of autonomy, problem-solving, communication, and end-to-end back-office management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Deltek Ajera implementation, setup, migration, and optimization.
• Configure project structures, rate tables, billing terms, employee profiles, and workflow approvals.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes, including GL, journals, and reconciliations.
• Manage month-end and year-end closes, producing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Coordinate with CPAs and tax advisors for annual tax prep, audits, and filings.
• Oversee AR/AP cycles, payroll administration, and back-office operations.

Skills

Deltek Ajera

Project-based accounting

WIP management

Job costing

Financial reporting

Autonomy

Communication

Tools

Deltek Ajera

Job description

• Location 2730 W. Tyvola Rd.,Suite 200,Charlotte, NC, 28217,United States
• Job Category ENGR SRVC
• Employee Type FT Exempt

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.