Controller

Controller – Engineering Consultancy

Location: New York City – Hybrid, three days in office

Salary: $150,000–$175,000 + bonus + stock ownership

Progression: Defined succession opportunity within the senior finance leadership team

Job Description

HireIQ is partnering with an award-winning engineering consultancy to appoint a Controller as part of a planned succession within its finance leadership team.

This is an opportunity to join a well-established, project-driven engineering business and take significant ownership across the accounting function, working closely with the existing Controller and CFO during a structured leadership transition.

The Controller will have oversight across project accounting, financial reporting, FAR compliance, indirect rates, close, audits, forecasting and accounting-team leadership, with increasing responsibility across the wider finance function.

Why Should You Apply?

• $150,000–$175,000 base salary
• Annual bonus
• Stock ownership opportunity
• Defined senior leadership succession plan
• Direct exposure to the Controller and CFO
• Three days in office / two days remote
• Significant ownership of the accounting department
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development

The Role

The Controller will take ownership of key accounting operations while working closely with senior finance leadership during the transition period.

Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee billing, AR, AP, GL, payroll, cost accounting and revenue recognition
• Lead monthly and annual close processes
• Oversee project accounting, WIP, job costs and project profitability
• Prepare executive and Board-level financial reporting
• Manage FAR compliance and indirect-cost-rate calculations
• Support government-agency overhead submissions
• Lead external audits and strengthen internal controls
• Partner with Project Managers and operational leadership
• Support forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and strategic planning
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting staff
• Partner directly with the CFO and existing Controller on the transition of senior finance responsibilities

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager or equivalent senior accounting leadership experience
• Architecture, engineering or environmental consulting experience strongly preferred
• Strong project-accounting knowledge
• Experience with FAR and indirect cost rates
• Proven ownership of close, financial reporting and audits
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred

This would particularly suit an experienced Assistant Controller or Controller within an architecture, engineering or consulting environment who is looking for broader ownership, executive exposure and a genuine long-term leadership opportunity.

Contact Padraig @ HireIQ