Senior Controller for Architecture & Design Firm (Ajera)

TalentConnect; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TalentConnect is assisting a NYC-based architectural practice in finding a senior Controller to lead financial operations, including reporting, project accounting, budgeting, cash management, and internal controls. This hands-on role requires deep professional services finance experience and strong Ajera proficiency.

The ideal candidate will move seamlessly between strategic financial guidance for leadership and daily accounting operations, ensuring project profitability and disciplined

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a professional services environment.
• Proficiency with Deltek Ajera for project setup, billing, reporting, and labor costing.
• Experience in architecture/engineering/design/construction environments preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and ability to present to owners and senior leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Lead accounting and financial management for a design-focused architectural practice.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze revenue, project profitability, backlog, utilization, and WIP.
• Provide forward-looking financial insight for staffing, project planning, and investments.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial models.
• Present results and recommendations to non-financial stakeholders.
• Oversee Deltek Ajera setup, reporting, and data integrity.
• Oversee project accounting: setup, budgets, labor coding, billing, and close.
• Monitor WIP, unbilled revenue, AR, cash flow, and profitability.

Conocimientos

Financial leadership

Advanced Excel

Communication

Strategic thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent

Herramientas

Deltek Ajera

Excel

Descripción del empleo

TalentConnect is assisting a NYC-based architectural practice in finding a senior Controller to lead financial operations, including reporting, project accounting, budgeting, cash management, and internal controls. This hands-on role requires deep professional services finance experience and strong Ajera proficiency.

The ideal candidate will move seamlessly between strategic financial guidance for leadership and daily accounting operations, ensuring project profitability and disciplined