Strategic Comptroller & Project Finance Lead

Techno Consult; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, life, vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Profit-sharing opportunities

Professional growth

Job summary

Techno Consult is seeking a Manager, Comptroller to lead day-to-day accounting and partner with project teams and senior leadership to strengthen financial visibility. The role focuses on general ledger, close, project accounting, cash flow, and lending reporting, with a view toward scalable processes.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in accounting/finance, knowledge of FAR, ERP experience (Deltek preferred), and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA a plus, not required).
• 5–10+ years of relevant experience in accounting/finance.
• Knowledge of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) required.
• Experience in AEC, engineering, or construction services strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (Deltek preferred) and strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally in a growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly close.
• Supervise a team of accounting professionals, managers and associates.
• Support preparation of accurate and timely financial statements.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Review project setup to ensure alignment with contract terms and revenue recognition standards.
• Support WIP reporting, project profitability analysis, and labor utilization tracking.
• Assist in monitoring unbilled revenue, billing accuracy, and project performance.
• Support cash flow forecasting and ongoing liquidity tracking.
• Monitor accounts receivable, aging, and collections for public agency clients.
• Help drive improvements in billing cycles and cash conversion.
• Prepare and maintain borrowing base certificates and supporting documentation.
• Assist with lender reporting requirements and compliance tracking.
• Contribute to financial reporting packages for senior leadership.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and variances.
• Provide insights to support decision-making across projects and business units.
• Help build and refine processes for project accounting, reporting, and financial tracking.
• Contribute to development of SOPs and scalable workflows.

Skills

5–10+ yrs exp

Cross-functional

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA a plus (not required)

Tools

Deltek ERP

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Techno Consult is seeking a Manager, Comptroller to lead day-to-day accounting and partner with project teams and senior leadership to strengthen financial visibility. The role focuses on general ledger, close, project accounting, cash flow, and lending reporting, with a view toward scalable processes.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in accounting/finance, knowledge of FAR, ERP experience (Deltek preferred), and strong Excel skills.