Controller ( Full-Time ) New York City, NY - DK

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analyses.

• Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including:

  • Accounts Receivable (A/R)

  • Accounts Payable (A/P)

  • Billing

  • Revenue Recognition

  • Cost Accounting

  • General Ledger Management

• Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate employee compensation reporting.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.

• Conduct internal financial reviews and support external audit processes.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.

• Prepare required regulatory reports and financial filings.

• Develop and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.

• Advise leadership on financial strategy, business planning, and regulatory updates.

• Support long-term financial planning and organizational growth initiatives.

Project Accounting Responsibilities:

• Partner with Project Managers, Architects, and Interior Designers to support project financial management.

• Track project costs and profitability.

• Prepare monthly client progress billings.

• Generate detailed job cost reports and project financial analyses.

• Monitor project budgets, expenses, and financial performance.

• Provide additional financial reporting and analysis as requested by leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• CPA certification highly preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of accounting and financial management experience.

• Recent experience working within an architecture, engineering, or design firm is required.

• Hands-on experience with Ajera is mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Financial statements

  • General ledger accounting

  • Month-end and year-end close

  • Budgeting and forecasting

  • Financial reporting

  • Project/job cost accounting

• Strong understanding of accounting systems and financial software.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and administrative skills.

• Strong analytical ability with excellent attention to detail.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Comfortable learning and utilizing new technology and software platforms.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Ideal candidates will have:

• Current or recent Controller-level experience within an architecture or design firm.

• Strong familiarity with professional services/project-based accounting.

• Experience using Ajera for project accounting, billing, and reporting.

• Ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.

Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) Matching

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Important Hiring Criteria

Candidates with recent architecture/design firm experience and hands-on Ajera experience will be prioritized, as both qualifications are essential for success in this role.