Controller ( Hybrid )

Finsol Staffing; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Controller / Head of Finance & Administration to strengthen accounting, reporting, and ERP systems. The role combines 75% accounting with 25% finance administration and requires close collaboration with a Fractional CFO.

You will lead month-end close, manage project invoicing and cash flow, and drive internal controls while partnering with our CPA for taxes and year-end.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller or similar senior accounting role.
• Strong skills in financial reporting, close processes, cash management and internal controls.
• Familiarity with BQE CORE or ability to quickly master new financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day accounting including general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Manage project invoicing, collections, cash flow, and budget tracking.
• Maintain internal controls and coordinate with external CPA on taxes and year-end.
• Own ERP system configuration, data integrity and project-level reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Cash management

Internal controls

Communication

Tools

BQE CORE

Job description

Controller / Head of Finance & Administration

About us: We are a growing San Francisco architecture firm specializing in high-end customized projects. This position is the key player in our privately-held organization (~40 staff). We seek a hands-on leader to strengthen accounting, reporting, and systems as we grow.

The role (about 75% accounting, 25% finance administration):

• Run day-to-day accounting: general ledger, AP/AR, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Prepare accurate, timely financial statements and management reports.
• Manage project invoicing, collections, cash flow, and budget tracking.
• Maintain strong internal controls, and coordinate with our external CPA on taxes and year-end.
• Own ERP system: configuration, data integrity, and project-level reporting (fee performance, labor costs, profitability, budget vs. actual).
• Partner with our Fractional CFO and the partners on a monthly financial review.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, insurance, vendor payments, and financial records, working with our HR / Office Manager.

You have:

• Substantial experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar senior accounting role.
• Strong skills in financial reporting, close, cash management, and internal controls.
• BQE CORE experience, or a proven ability to master new financial systems quickly.
• A willingness to do the work yourself, not just delegate it.
• Clear communication with non-finance colleagues.

Preferred: Experience in architecture, engineering, design, or consulting; project accounting and time-based billing; working with a Fractional CFO.

Location: San Francisco office. Hybrid (2 to 3 days in the office) preferred