Controller

Opsis Architecture LLP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Opsis Architecture LLP is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead finance and accounting, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

You will supervise a team of 5 and partner with owners to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. A background in a creative firm plus HR policy oversight is highly valued. The hybrid role emphasizes collaboration and rigorous financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience as a Controller.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and robust accounting control.
• Expertise with AP/AR/Asset Management/Financial Statements/Payroll/Risk/Financial Analysis.
• Experience with Human Resources: Benefits/Policy/Advocacy/Reviews/Recruiting.
• Experience with partnership accounting and presenting financial data to groups.
• Experience mentoring staff and advocating for employees; policy management experience.
• Proficiency with enterprise software (Deltek) and software implementations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring GAAP compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Maintain internal controls for revenue, costs and budgets; manage expenditures.
• Analyze financial data and present reports to banks and CPAs; communicate monthly/quarterly/annual statements.
• Assist leadership with budgets and forecasts; monitor project revenue and backlog.
• Collaborate with accounting staff to drive growth initiatives.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers to ensure effective coverage; manage risk and claims data.
• Liaise with banks on contracts and risk matters; support fraud protection.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Partnership accounting

AP/AR/Payroll

Financial analysis

HR benefits/policy

Mentorship

Policy management

Data presentation

Deltek

Software implementations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Deltek

Job description

Due to retirement, Opsis is looking for a Controller to join our team. This person will offer great skills to lead and support Accounting and Operations, as well as a robust Partnership. The ideal candidate combines a strong leadership ability with high technical skills and people management. Past experience working for a creative company is desirable.

In this role, the Controller serves as a key representative of Opsis, from internal business planning, financial management and employee advocacy to external relationships with banking, accounting and legal representatives.

The Controller will lead day-to-day finance operations and supervise a team of 5 staff members including functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, human resources and partnership administration. The Controller will ensure that Opsis has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and conduct accurate audits and risk management review.

The Controller will work closely with partner owners and studio staff, not only to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures but also to provide policy management and overall office management.

Requirements

• 8-10 years of experience as a Controller
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Deep knowledge of GAAP
• Expertise with Accounting and Management Functions: AP/AR/Asset Management/Financial Statements/Payroll/Risk/Financial Analysis
• Expertise with Human Resources: Benefits/Policy/Advocacy/Reviews/Recruiting
• Experience with partnership accounting
• Experience presenting financial data to groups
• Experience with mentorship and employee advocacy
• Experience with policy management
• Proficiency with enterprise software (Deltek is our current platform)
• Experience with software implementations
• Strong leadership skills

Responsibilities

Finance and Accounting Leadership

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs and budgets and actual expenditures.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearing communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements both internally and externally to banks and CPAs.
• Assist the Opsis leadership with annual budgets and monthly forecasts and continually review booked project revenue and backlog data.
• Work closely with accounting personnel to continue growth initiatives.
• Work closely with outside insurance brokerage firm to ensure all lines of insurance are effective and current.
• Become the liaison between projects and potential claims and work closely with insurance companies to provide accurate and timely data.
• Work with banks and internal staff to ensure fraud protection is effective.
• Work alongside Contract Manager to ensure project contracts are accurate and legally binding.

Operational Management

• Provide guidance and management of asset protection and accuracy.
• Ensure administrative staff continue to provide support to project managers and staff.
• Work closely with janitorial staff and safety committee to make sure the building remains organized and secure.
• Work with partner-owners on operational meeting management.
• Champion event planning both internally and externally.
• Ensure that policy management is continually reviewed and the Employee Handbook is updated as changes occur.

Human Resources

• Work closely with benefits insurance broker to manage benefits and programs.
• Ensure employees feel supported and work toward optimal employee advocacy.
• Maintain Annual Review process and work with committee for continual improvement.
• Analyze future software and implementation planning for HR programs.

We are proud to offer a location in Portland's central east side, which boasts a perfect ride score of 100, a walkability rating of 94, and access to a vibrant mix of amenities and businesses that reflect our commitment to local craft, arts, and emerging local enterprises.

The flexibility and convenience of hybrid work are also important to us. We strive to create an ideal mix of in-person and remote work for our teams, with a target of working in the office from Tuesday through Thursday.

All staff at Opsis receive a living wage, complemented by an excellent package of benefits, including paid time off, paid holidays, and comprehensive insurance covering healthcare, vision, dental, life, and disability. For more information, please review our benefits page.

Our practice embraces social justice in our day-to-day operations and in the built environment, creating a diverse, multicultural and inclusive atmosphere in both our practice and our design work, providing and nurturing a healthy culture of trust within our firm, and fostering a working environment where all employees are joyful, motivated, and connected to our purpose and values. We are a JUST Organization and welcome review of our label.