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Controller / Director of Finance — Architecture & Design Firm

Bay Area | Hybrid | Full-time | $160,000–$200,000 DOE

An established architecture and design firm is seeking a Controller or Director of Finance to lead financial operations and partner closely with firm leadership on strategic planning. This role combines hands‑on accounting leadership with forward‑looking financial strategy and may be hired at either level depending on experience.

• Join a mid‑sized, design‑driven professional services firm with a collaborative culture
• Lead firmwide accounting and finance for a privately held practice
• Balance day‑to‑day financial operations with long‑term planning and insight
• Help shape systems and processes that support meaningful, design‑led work

• Oversee GL, AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and month‑ and year‑end close
• Prepare financial statements, dashboards, and variance analyses for leadership
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow planning
• Manage project‑based accounting including WIP, utilization, and profitability tracking
• Coordinate with external CPAs on audits, tax filings, and compliance
• Supervise and mentor a small accounting team; streamline workflows and ERP use

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including 3+ in leadership
• Strong understanding of project‑based accounting gained within an architecture or engineering (A/E) environment
• Proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint, Quick Books, or comparable ERP systems
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred

Hybrid role based in the Bay Area (2–3 days per week on‑site).

Bring your accounting expertise to a firm that values clarity, collaboration, and long‑term stability.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and you’ll be contacted directly if there’s a potential fit. Apply now to get started.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Project Management

Architecture and Planning