Controller — Strategy, Finance & Team Leadership

RRM Design Group; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

RRM Design Group, a 100% employee-owned multidiscipline design firm along the California coast, seeks an experienced Controller to guide financial operations, lead the accounting team, and support sustainable growth. Reporting to the COO, this role shapes strategy, strengthens systems, and helps cultivate a culture of excellence.

You’ll mentor staff across Project Accounting, Payroll, AP/AR, and Collections, partner with leadership to execute plans, and own budgets and month-end close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 10 years of accounting/finance experience, with 5–6 years as a controller.
• Experience with project accounting.
• Proven mentoring of high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the accounting team (Project Accounting, Payroll, AP/AR, and Collections).
• Collaborate with workgroup principals, market sector leaders, and management to support and execute strategic plan goals.
• Develop and oversee budgets and business planning structures.
• Prepare month-end and year-end close financial statements.
• Manage cash flow analysis and forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement of software, processes, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Unanet

Job description

RRM Design Group, a 100% employee-owned multidiscipline design firm along the California coast, seeks an experienced Controller to guide financial operations, lead the accounting team, and support sustainable growth. Reporting to the COO, this role shapes strategy, strengthens systems, and helps cultivate a culture of excellence.

You’ll mentor staff across Project Accounting, Payroll, AP/AR, and Collections, partner with leadership to execute plans, and own budgets and month-end close.