About the role
Robert Half has been retained by a respected architecture firm to identify an experienced Controller to oversee the firm's accounting function during an exciting period of growth. This is a hands-on leadership role for a finance professional who wants ownership over financial operations and the chance to lead a new ERP/project accounting system implementation from the ground up. Company name will be shared with qualified candidates as the process progresses.
What You'll Do Own month-end/year-end close, GL, AP/AR, billing, and project-based (job cost) accounting Lead or play a key role in the firm's ERP implementation — system selection support, data migration, configuration, and staff training Prepare financial statements, WIP reports, cash flow forecasts, and project profitability analysis Oversee payroll, budgeting, and annual forecasting in partnership with firm leadership Strengthen internal controls and streamline accounting workflows using the new system Supervise accounting staff and collaborate with project managers on budgets and billing
What You'll Bring 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibility Proven experience with an ERP or accounting system implementation (selection, configuration, migration, and/or training) — required Strong knowledge of GAAP and project-based/job-cost accounting Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Advanced Excel skills and comfort working cross-functionally with non-finance teams
Nice to Have Experience in architecture, engineering, or professional services (A/E/C industry) Familiarity with platforms like Deltek Vantagepoint, BQE Core, Ajera, or Unanet CPA license or active progress toward certification
About Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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About the role
Robert Half has been retained by a respected architecture firm to identify an experienced Controller to oversee the firm's accounting function during an exciting period of growth. This is a hands-on leadership role for a finance professional who wants ownership over financial operations and the chance to lead a new ERP/project accounting system implementation from the ground up. Company name will be shared with qualified candidates as the process progresses.
What You'll Do Own month-end/year-end close, GL, AP/AR, billing, and project-based (job cost) accounting Lead or play a key role in the firm's ERP implementation — system selection support, data migration, configuration, and staff training Prepare financial statements, WIP reports, cash flow forecasts, and project profitability analysis Oversee payroll, budgeting, and annual forecasting in partnership with firm leadership Strengthen internal controls and streamline accounting workflows using the new system Supervise accounting staff and collaborate with project managers on budgets and billing
What You'll Bring 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibility Proven experience with an ERP or accounting system implementation (selection, configuration, migration, and/or training) — required Strong knowledge of GAAP and project-based/job-cost accounting Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Advanced Excel skills and comfort working cross-functionally with non-finance teams
Nice to Have Experience in architecture, engineering, or professional services (A/E/C industry) Familiarity with platforms like Deltek Vantagepoint, BQE Core, Ajera, or Unanet CPA license or active progress toward certification
About Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.