Financial Controller

Work Location: Tampa, FL, Kennesaw, GA, Jacksonville, FL - Work from any of these locations hybrid- about 3 days in the office and 2 at home office.

Position Overview

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller leads all accounting and financial operations, with primary responsibility for project-based financial management in Deltek Vantagepoint. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, disciplined revenue recognition, and real-time visibility into project performance, including utilization, labor efficiency, and profitability. The Controller partners closely with leadership and project managers to drive financial accountability and operational performance.  We are acquiring companies so this person will be key in integrating ERPs and financials.

What You’ll Do

• Own monthly close, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance
• Lead all Deltek system administration (project setup, billing terms, revenue methods, reporting)
• Oversee project accounting, including WIP, revenue recognition, and profitability tracking
• Drive utilization and labor performance metrics across the firm
• Partner with Project Controls and Project Managers on budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Partner with Sr. Accounting Manager to oversee billing, AR/AP, and cash flow management
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and backlog reporting
• Manage audits, tax coordination, and financial controls
• Develop and mentor accounting team; train PMs on financial best practices

What Success Looks Like (Key Metrics)

• Accurate, timely close (within defined timeframe)
• Meet Direct Labor Utilization rates around 80%
• Meet Net Multipliers
• Help control DSO
• High WIP accuracy and minimal write-offs
• Reliable revenue forecasting and backlog visibility
• Strong project margin performance

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (MBA, Masters, CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive experience, including leadership
• Accounting experience in an engineering services/consultingcompany
• Deep expertise with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred, or other ERP required
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Project-based accounting & WIP
  • Revenue recognition (T&M, % complete, fixed fee)
  • Utilization and project performance metrics
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Experience with acquisitions and integrating ERPs or experience implementing ERP systems

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to ensuring financial discipline and transparency in a project-driven environment. The Controller directly impacts profitability, cash flow, and decision-making by aligning financial insight with operational execution.