Strategic Assistant Controller for Architecture & Design

Spina O'Rourke + Partners; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Spina O'Rourke + Partners is seeking a strategic Assistant Controller to lead the financial operations of our growing architecture and interior design practice in downtown West Palm Beach. This role reports to ownership and drives day-to-day accounting, reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, WIP reporting, project profitability, and long-term financial planning, partnering with leadership to shape growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred.
• 5+ years financial experience.
• Experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or other project-based professional services strongly preferred.
• Strong financial planning, forecasting, and leadership skills.
• This is a full-time, in-office executive position.
• Local candidates only. Applicants must currently live within commuting distance of West Palm Beach. Relocation assistance is not available.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and forecasting.
• Manage project profitability, cash flow, budgeting, and WIP reporting.
• Support long-term business strategy and growth initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with ownership to drive financial performance.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Leadership

Project accounting

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

Spina O'Rourke + Partners is seeking a strategic Assistant Controller to lead the financial operations of our growing architecture and interior design practice in downtown West Palm Beach. This role reports to ownership and drives day-to-day accounting, reporting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

The successful candidate will oversee budgeting, WIP reporting, project profitability, and long-term financial planning, partnering with leadership to shape growth and operational excellence.