Controller

Description

• Oversee all accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, payroll, cost accounting, and revenue recognition
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process with accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure compliance with FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), GAAP, and other regulatory frameworks
• Manage internal and external financial audits and act as primary liaison with auditors
• Support the CFO with financial strategy, risk management, and long-term planning
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to the executive team and Board
• Supervise and develop accounting staff; foster a high-performance, accountable team culture
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership on budget forecasting, job costing, and profitability analysis
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Manage indirect cost rates and prepare overhead rate submissions to various State and Local agencies
• Partner with HR and operations on payroll, benefits, and tax compliance matters

Requirements

The Finance department is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting operations and help drive financial efficiency, compliance, and reporting accuracy. This individual will be a key partner to the CFO and senior leadership, bringing a strong understanding of the engineering consulting industry, especially within the ACEC framework, and a demonstrated commitment to financial integrity.

• CPA preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or controller role
• Prior experience in architecture, engineering, or environmental consulting; ACEC-member firm background highly preferred
• Deep knowledge of project-based accounting, FAR, and indirect cost rate calculations

Benefits

Compensation will range from $170K to $200K and is commensurate with experience.

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with 400 professionals—including planners, engineers, designers, economists, ecologists, geologists, historians, archaeologists, and acousticians—who are guided by the belief that to be original is to be transformative. Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, balances award-winning projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games, and fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where employees are respected and valued.

We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Charitable donation match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance