Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

About ADG Blatt:

ADG Blatt is an employee-focused architecture, planning, interiors, landscape architecture, engineering, and program management firm committed to providing enduring, creative solutions that respond to each client's unique needs, budget, and schedule. With decades of experience, we understand that successful projects are built through effective communication, strong leadership, sound management, and creative thought.

We believe our greatest strength is our people and are committed to fostering a collaborative, innovative, and respectful workplace where individuals are encouraged to grow professionally and make meaningful contributions to our clients and communities. Our Core Values—Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Learning, Accountability, and Kindness—guide how we work together, lead, and serve others.

The Controller serves as ADG Blatt's technical accounting leader and is responsible for the integrity of the firm's financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal control environment. This position provides strategic oversight of the Accounting Department while partnering with the Chief Executive Officer and Owners to support sound business decisions, financial stewardship, and long-term organizational success.

The Controller establishes accounting standards, strengthens internal controls, mentors the Accounting team, and provides technical guidance that promotes operational excellence, protects the firm's financial resources, and supports continued growth. Every position at ADG Blatt contributes to providing enduring solutions through Trust, Collaboration, Creativity, Learning, Accountability, and Kindness.

• Demonstrate ADG Blatt's Core Values in every interaction.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect across the organization.
• Develop and mentor team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Promote continuous improvement by strengthening people, processes, and systems.
• Lead with integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and a service-oriented mindset.

• Lead the firm's technical accounting function and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures that safeguard firm assets and support organizational growth.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial records and reporting.
• Recommend improvements that strengthen financial governance and operational effectiveness.

• Direct month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, complex accounting transactions, and supporting schedules prior to executive reporting.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and risks, and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
• Promote consistent accounting practices across all projects.
• Ensure compliance with the firm's Internal Controls Policy, Delegation of Authority, and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate annual financial reporting, tax preparation, and audit activities with external advisors.

• Supervise, coach, and develop the financial team.
• Promote professional development, cross-training, and continuous learning within the Accounting Department.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture that supports accountability and operational excellence.

• Advise the Chief Executive Officer and Owners regarding financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, profitability, cash flow, and organizational risk.
• Collaborate with the Business Administration Director where accounting, payroll, benefits, insurance, and compliance functions intersect while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties.
• Support strategic initiatives through thoughtful financial analysis and recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze financial information and communicate recommendations to…