Strategic Controller for Growth — Employee-Owned

Talentify; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Leadership access to COO

Flexible work environment

Job summary

RRM Design Group in California seeks an experienced Controller to guide financial operations, lead the accounting team, and support sustainable growth. You will oversee all accounting functions and collaborate with leadership to strengthen financial systems across the firm.

Reporting directly to the COO, the Controller will develop budgets, manage cash flow, and drive continuous improvement in processes. This is a career-defining leadership opportunity in a high-growth, employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 10 years in accounting and finance, with 5–6 years as a controller.
• Experience with project accounting.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team across functions (Project Accounting, Payroll, AP/AR, Collections).
• Collaborate with leadership to support strategic plan goals.
• Develop and oversee annual budgets and business planning.
• Prepare accurate month-end and year-end close financial statements.
• Manage cash flow analysis and forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement of software, processes, efficiency, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mentoring

Project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Unanet

Job description

RRM Design Group in California seeks an experienced Controller to guide financial operations, lead the accounting team, and support sustainable growth. You will oversee all accounting functions and collaborate with leadership to strengthen financial systems across the firm.

Reporting directly to the COO, the Controller will develop budgets, manage cash flow, and drive continuous improvement in processes. This is a career-defining leadership opportunity in a high-growth, employee-owned firm.