Controller

Design Workshop is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting operations and help drive the financial health compliance and performance of our employee-owned firm. This is a highly visible leadership role that combines technical accounting expertise with strategic thinking operational excellence and team leadership.

As Controller you will serve as the firms accounting leader and trusted partner to the CFO overseeing financial reporting budgeting audits project accounting payroll oversight compliance and financial systems administration. You will play a critical role in strengthening financial processes supporting business decisions and ensuring the integrity of financial information across the organization.

• Lead monthly and annual financial reporting close processes and account reconciliations
• Oversee project accounting billing operations revenue recognition and profitability reporting
• Manage annual audits tax compliance regulatory filings and financial controls
• Serve as the firms Deltek Vantagepoint accounting and reporting expert
• Partner with leadership to support budgeting forecasting and operational decision-making
• Develop financial analyses dashboards and reporting tools that provide meaningful business insights
• Lead coach and develop Finance team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Support the administration of our ESOP and 401(k) programs and contribute to employee ownership initiatives
• Drive process improvements automation and system enhancements that improve efficiency and accuracy

Were seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking finance leader who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for improving systems developing people and supporting business growth.

Qualifications include:

• Active CPA license
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Experience leading accounting operations audits budgeting financial reporting and internal controls
• Strong knowledge of GAAP project-based accounting revenue recognition and financial compliance
• Experience leading and developing accounting or finance teams
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems ERP platforms and reporting tools
• Exceptional analytical communication and problem-solving skills

Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint ESOP-owned companies Power BI and the A/E/C or professional services industry is highly valued.