Job Description

Controller - Civil Engineering Firm

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days/week onsite) - New York City

Salary: $175,000-$200,000 base + bonus potential

Experience: 10+ years in AEC finance

Credential: CPA preferred

About the Company

Our client is a mission-driven civil engineering firm headquartered in New York City, dedicated to advancing sustainability and resiliency through infrastructure and environmental design. Their work spans climate-adaptive projects, green infrastructure, and long-term community resilience-engineering solutions that serve both people and planet.

This is an opportunity to join a values-led organization where financial leadership directly supports meaningful impact.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its finance function with strategic insight and operational excellence. This role will serve as a key partner to executive leadership, ensuring financial integrity while enabling growth across a portfolio of purpose-driven projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards

• Manage audits (internal and external) and maintain strong relationships with auditors and external advisors

• Implement scalable systems and processes to support growth

• Collaborate with project managers and senior leadership on financial strategy

• Mentor and develop junior finance staff

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience in the AEC industry or consulting for AEC clients

• CPA designation preferred

• Proven audit experience, including oversight of external audits and internal controls

• Strong command of project-based accounting and WIP

• Deep expertise with ERP systems, especially Deltek (Vision, Vantagepoint, or similar), with ability to optimize usage across the organization

• Proven leadership and communication skills

• Alignment with the firm's mission around sustainability and resiliency

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($175K-$200K) + performance-based bonus

• Hybrid work model with flexibility

• Comprehensive health benefits

• 401(k) with employer match

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture

Job Tags

2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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