Deltek Ajera Lead: Project & Operations Controller

AccruePartners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-visibility role with leadership

Autonomy to shape back-office controls

Long-term growth opportunities

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a seasoned Controller-level professional to own the financial and operational back-office functions. You will drive the firm’s Deltek Ajera implementation, lead project accounting, and partner across accounting, project management, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in full-charge accounting within architecture/construction, deep GAAP knowledge, and a track record of improving processes and controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive full-charge accounting or Controller-level experience.
• Hands-on project-based accounting, job costing, WIP management, and project billing.
• Experience with Deltek Ajera is highly preferred (implementation, setup, admin, optimization).
• Strong general ledger, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, and cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, project accounting, billing, AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Lead Deltek Ajera implementation, optimization, and user training.
• Provide leadership with visibility into project profitability, WIP, labor utilization, and cash flow.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate time/expenses, budgets, and timely billing.
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls and reporting processes.

Skills

Deltek Ajera experience

Project accounting

Financial reporting

Accounting leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Deltek Ajera

ERP systems

Job description

AccruePartners is seeking a seasoned Controller-level professional to own the financial and operational back-office functions. You will drive the firm’s Deltek Ajera implementation, lead project accounting, and partner across accounting, project management, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in full-charge accounting within architecture/construction, deep GAAP knowledge, and a track record of improving processes and controls.