Controller, Finance & Accounting

About Us

HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an employee‑owned company advising public, private, non‑profit, and philanthropic clients on how to increase opportunity and advance quality of life in cities. We believe in creating vital places, building equitable and resilient communities, and improving people’s lives. From Brooklyn to London, Medellin to Hong Kong, we have guided hundreds of clients in transforming real‑estate and economic‑development concepts, and public infrastructure into job‑producing, community‑strengthening assets.

Our clients include real‑estate owners and investors, hospitals and universities, cultural institutions and philanthropies, community development organizations, and governments.

HR&A has offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Raleigh, and Washington D.C. We come from diverse backgrounds, have lived experience, and share a passion for cities. We are former city officials, executive directors, planners, lawyers, architects, and economists.

HR&A’s Finance and Accounting team provides all financial transaction processing, banking, budgeting, compliance, and financial analysis and reporting for the firm. The team is a crucial part of our Growth, People, and Operations (GPO) centralized corporate organization and includes accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, accounting, compliance, budgeting, utilization tracking, and analysis and reporting. The team reports to our Chief Operating and Finance Officer.

HR&A is seeking an initiative‑taking and experienced Controller with 10‑14 years of accounting experience, including 3‑5 years in a senior supervisory financial role. The Controller will manage our accounting team and oversee all financial transaction processing, vendors, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, reporting, and financial compliance functions. The role is based in our New York office
. The ideal candidate has worked in a professional services firm, managed all aspects of the firm’s books, and understands the ins and outs of accounting and reporting in accordance with GAAP. The Controller will build processes, develop structures, and organize the team to support HR&A’s high growth.

• Plan, organize, and monitor daily activities of the Finance and Accounting function, including client invoicing to meet revenue targets.
• Monitor and report receivables and support collections.
• Process accounts payable, expense controls, contractor and sub‑contractor payments, and employee expense reimbursements.
• Conduct cash analysis, reporting, and liquidity management.
• Coordinate and communicate with client service teams and corporate functions (People, IT, Facilities, Growth) to ensure seamless financial operations.
• Manage, coach, develop, evaluate, and grow the Finance and Accounting staff, contractors, and temporary staff.

• Oversee all journal entries, ledgers, and chart of accounts with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ensure timely periodic accounting processes (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually) such as closing the books, account reconciliations, and year‑end closeout.
• Own and manage the firm’s core accounting and related financial processing systems, ensuring optimal configuration and full exploitation of automation and data integration to reduce manual steps.
• Develop and maintain internal controls for data, access, and security.
• Manage, organize, and control access to all accounting and finance information and files.

• Manage the firm’s annual financial audit and liaise with the external auditor to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
• Oversee all tax preparations, manage tax accounting services, meet filing deadlines, and communicate status to senior leadership.
• Manage Employee Stock Ownership Plan processes, including distributions, contributions, audits, and valuations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide tools and reports to client service teams and internal functions to track and achieve financial objectives.
• Stay informed of industry trends and changes in accounting regulations to ensure compliance.

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