Strategic Finance & Operations Controller

Opsis Architecture LLP; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Opsis Architecture LLP is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead finance and accounting, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

You will supervise a team of 5 and partner with owners to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. A background in a creative firm plus HR policy oversight is highly valued. The hybrid role emphasizes collaboration and rigorous financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience as a Controller.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and robust accounting control.
• Expertise with AP/AR/Asset Management/Financial Statements/Payroll/Risk/Financial Analysis.
• Experience with Human Resources: Benefits/Policy/Advocacy/Reviews/Recruiting.
• Experience with partnership accounting and presenting financial data to groups.
• Experience mentoring staff and advocating for employees; policy management experience.
• Proficiency with enterprise software (Deltek) and software implementations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers and reporting systems ensuring GAAP compliance and regulatory adherence.
• Maintain internal controls for revenue, costs and budgets; manage expenditures.
• Analyze financial data and present reports to banks and CPAs; communicate monthly/quarterly/annual statements.
• Assist leadership with budgets and forecasts; monitor project revenue and backlog.
• Collaborate with accounting staff to drive growth initiatives.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers to ensure effective coverage; manage risk and claims data.
• Liaise with banks on contracts and risk matters; support fraud protection.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Partnership accounting

AP/AR/Payroll

Financial analysis

HR benefits/policy

Mentorship

Policy management

Data presentation

Deltek

Software implementations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Deltek

Job description

Opsis Architecture LLP is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead finance and accounting, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

You will supervise a team of 5 and partner with owners to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting. A background in a creative firm plus HR policy oversight is highly valued. The hybrid role emphasizes collaboration and rigorous financial stewardship.