A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
Controller at HireIQ Controller at HireIQ in Jersey City, New Jersey Posted in about 16 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
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
