Controller

AI Engineers, Inc.; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO

ESOP program

Growth opportunities in ENR-500 firm

Job summary

AI Engineers, Inc. in Middletown, CT seeks a Controller to lead accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and compliance. This on-site role collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive financial strategy and ensure regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate has a strong corporate finance background, preference for experience in architecture/engineering or construction services, and a track record of process improvement and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Master's degree in business or finance preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience with Ajera or Deltek accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and tax compliance.
• Prepare and review financial statements, budgets and forecasts with GAAP compliance.
• Develop cash management policies and oversee investments per policy.
• Install and maintain internal controls to support policies and state/federal requirements.
• Lead budget development, monitoring and variance analysis.
• Coordinate with auditors and external accounting services for regulatory standards.
• Utilize integrated financial systems for reporting and process improvement.
• Partner with operations, procurement and management to support cost control and profitability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CPA designation preferred

Experience with finance software

Tools

Ajera

Deltek

Job description

AI Engineers, Inc. (AIE) is seeking a Controller to join our corporate Finance team in an on‑site capacity in Middletown, Connecticut. This role oversees accounting and financial operations, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, compliance and audits and many other responsibilities within the financial operations of the company.

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and detail‑oriented professional with a strong foundation in corporate finance and compliance, preferably with experience in the architecture, engineering or construction services industry. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with cross‑functional teams and oversee financial strategy, accounting processes and ensuring corporate compliance.

AIE offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits, 401(k) with company match, competitive PTO, ESOP program, and opportunities for professional growth within an ENR‑500 firm.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• Master’s degree, in business or finance is preferred
• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
• Experience working with financial or accounting software such as Ajera or Deltek preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll and tax compliance
• Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations
• Develop and implement cash management policies, manage investments following legal and company policies, minimize idle funds
• Install and maintain internal control systems to support financial policies and meet state/federal requirements
• Lead budget development, monitoring and variance analysis
• Coordinate with auditors and external accounting services to ensure adherence to tax, financial reporting and other regulatory standards
• Use integrated financial systems for reporting and analysis as well as process improvement
• Partner with operations, procurement, and management to support cost control, pricing and profitability

Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to think critically about processes, systems, and workflows
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data quality and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines
• Demonstrates sound judgment and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

About AI Engineers, Inc.

AIE is a multi-disciplinary, ENR-500 company with 13 offices in the U.S and over 350 employees. We are an engineering consulting firm providing Bridge, Transportation, Construction Engineering, Water/Wastewater, Site/Civil, Building Systems, Design-Build, Survey/Mapping, and Technology services to public and private clients nationwide. Design, Analysis, Inspection & Evaluation are among the core expertise of the firm, earning us a national reputationforserving on major projects in over 20 states. AIE integrates advanced equipment and technology into our infrastructure engineering services, including drones,laser scanning, artificial intelligence, and point-cloud mapping. Armed with this tech, we are enabling our engineers to perform their work at the highest level.

AIE is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics protected by law. AIE fully endorses equal opportunity for all. EOE/M/F/D/VEV