Controller for Architecture/Design Firm (Ajera)

Central Business Solutions, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc. in New York, NY, seeks a Controller-level finance leader with deep project accounting experience in architecture or design firms.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasts, and month-end closes, manage A/R, A/P, and cost accounting, and ensure Ajera-driven reporting and billing accuracy. Ideal candidates have CPA (preferred), 5+ years in accounting/financial management, and strong leadership with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting and financial management experience.
• Recent experience in an architecture, engineering, or design firm is required.
• Hands-on experience with Ajera is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of month-end/year-end close, budgeting/forecasting, and project/job cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Oversee all accounting operations: A/R, A/P, billing, revenue recognition, cost accounting, GL management.
• Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate compensation reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Conduct internal financial reviews and support external audits.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare regulatory reports and financial filings.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Advise leadership on financial strategy and planning.
• Support long-term financial planning and growth initiatives.
• Project Accounting: track project costs/profitability, prepare monthly client billings, produce job cost reports.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Ajera

Job description

Central Business Solutions, Inc. in New York, NY, seeks a Controller-level finance leader with deep project accounting experience in architecture or design firms.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasts, and month-end closes, manage A/R, A/P, and cost accounting, and ensure Ajera-driven reporting and billing accuracy. Ideal candidates have CPA (preferred), 5+ years in accounting/financial management, and strong leadership with cross-functional collaboration.