Strategic Corporate Controller — ESOP Firm, Hybrid Work

RRM Design Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premiums

Telemedicine

Paid time off

Flexible work

ESOP

401(k) match

Life and disability

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Learning & development

Mentoring

Company culture

Job summary

RRM Design Group in San Diego is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting team, guide financial operations, and support sustainable growth. Reporting to the COO, you will oversee all accounting functions, mentor staff, and partner with leadership to shape strategy.

As an employee-owned firm, we value collaboration, innovation, and people. You’ll strengthen financial systems, manage budgets, cash flow, and month-end processes while advancing our ESOP-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 10 years of experience in accounting and finance, 5–6 years as a controller.
• Experience with project accounting.
• Demonstrated track record for mentoring and building high-performing teams.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading, managing, and developing the accounting team, including Project Accounting, Payroll, AP/AR, and Collections.
• Collaborating with workgroup principals, market sector leaders, and management to support and execute strategic plan goals.
• Developing, maintaining, and overseeing annual budgets and business planning structures.
• Preparing accurate and timely month-end and year-end close financial statements.
• Managing cash flow analysis and forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement through research and enhancement of software, processes, efficiency, and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project accounting

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Unanet

Job description

RRM Design Group in San Diego is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting team, guide financial operations, and support sustainable growth. Reporting to the COO, you will oversee all accounting functions, mentor staff, and partner with leadership to shape strategy.

As an employee-owned firm, we value collaboration, innovation, and people. You’ll strengthen financial systems, manage budgets, cash flow, and month-end processes while advancing our ESOP-driven culture.