Controller , NY - DK

• New York City, NY

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)

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.

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.

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:

Month-end and year-end close

Budgeting and forecasting

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.

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.

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…