Strategic Corporate Controller — Hybrid, Growth Insights

DLA Architects, Ltd.; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and holidays

Professional development and CE

Collaborative, values-driven culture

Job summary

DLA Architects, Ltd. is seeking a strategic Corporate Controller to lead accounting and financial operations from our Itasca, Illinois office. This hybrid role partners with leadership to turn financial data into actionable insights for growth and stewardship.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, analytical skills, and a collaborative leadership style to guide financial visibility and drive the firm’s continued success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 8–10 years of accounting and financial management experience.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and cash management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting and financial operations with accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee all financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax preparation with external CPA firms.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare reports for executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain KPI and financial dashboards.
• Support banking relationships, financing activities, and insurance programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Analyze labor utilization, multipliers, overhead rates, and revenue forecasts.
• Partner with project managers and department leaders to improve project financial results.
• Maintain and improve project accounting systems and reporting.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team.
• Foster accountability, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and department managers.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that strengthen financial operations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Excel

ERP/project accounting software

Job description

DLA Architects, Ltd. is seeking a strategic Corporate Controller to lead accounting and financial operations from our Itasca, Illinois office. This hybrid role partners with leadership to turn financial data into actionable insights for growth and stewardship.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, analytical skills, and a collaborative leadership style to guide financial visibility and drive the firm’s continued success.