Strategic CFO/Controller for AEC Firm (Project Accounting)

Bluebird Staffing; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

Bluebird Staffing seeks a hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, project accounting, budgeting, cash flow, tax support, and internal controls. This role partners with executives on financial strategy within a growing Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, and Surveying firm.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in professional services finance, strong project-based accounting experience in the AEC industry, and CPA credentials are a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation is a plus.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager.
• A/E industry experience strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of project-based accounting, percentage-of-completion and T&M reporting and billing, and professional services financial management.
• Experience managing annual audits and complex financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions for the firm.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and project accounting (including billing) activities.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and performance analyses.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial reporting processes.
• Monitor project profitability, overhead rates, utilization, and key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Understanding of tax implications for LLC’s.
• Manage relationship with independent CPA firm, including coordination of annual financial statement review, FAR Part 31 overhead audit, tax filings, and compliance activities.
• Manage banking relationships.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor accounting and finance staff.
• Support system optimization and financial process improvements.
• Oversee LLC member ownership percentages and unit distributions
• Coordinate annual valuation with external accounting firm

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Project-based accounting

Tax planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation

Tools

Deltek Vision

Unanet A/E

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Bluebird Staffing seeks a hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, project accounting, budgeting, cash flow, tax support, and internal controls. This role partners with executives on financial strategy within a growing Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, and Surveying firm.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in professional services finance, strong project-based accounting experience in the AEC industry, and CPA credentials are a