Controller (Engineering & Design)

Kreischer Miller's Retained Executive Search group takes a highly personalized and collaborative approach to executive recruiting.  We work directly with owners of privately-held and family-owned companies to help build their leadership teams. Our goal is to find the best fit for your organization – top-tier executives who will make an immediate and long-term positive impact on your company.  Our Retained Executive Search group has a proven track record of locating talented senior-level executives. We are proud to be a perennial name on Philadelphia Business Journal’s list of Top 10 Retained Search Firms.

Are you a driven finance professional with a passion for leadership and a keen eye for detail? Our Bucks County, PA client is one of the region’s most dynamic engineering and design firms, offering a diverse yet complementary portfolio of professional consulting services. They are inspired to innovate across a range of civil engineering, surveying, landscape architecture, and environmental disciplines while recognizing the value of fundamentals and execution. The Firm continually ranks as one of the top regional engineering and consulting firms by the Philadelphia Business Journal, a success achieved by always trying to understand the clients, their needs, and working with them to a successful project completion.

We’re looking for an experienced Controller who will play a key role in steering our client's financial strategies and ensuring their financial systems run seamlessly. As the Controller, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, providing insights and managing critical financial operations that support  innovative projects and mission-driven goals. If you're ready to make an impact in a growing company that values both expertise and growth, this role is for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Manage financial reporting, budgeting, and create monthly and annual financial statements.
• Operations Excellence: Oversee month-end close, payroll, benefits processes, and maintain up-to-date accounting policies and procedures.
• Systems Management: Lead ERP systems and accounting integrations, specifically around AP, AR, and billing functions.
• Team Leadership: Guide and support the accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration and development.
• Data-Driven Reporting: Use PowerBI to prepare project management reports that track metrics and project performance.
• Audit Oversight: Lead and support financial audits, including FAR overhead, 401k, and ESOP audits.
• Strategic Support: Play a key role in ESOP capital management, contributing to long-term employee ownership and financial growth.

Qualifications

• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; CPA certification preferred.
• Experience: Approximately 5 years of experience in accounting and finance, ideally a mix in both public accounting and the private sector, along with experience in managing others.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred) and advanced PowerBI skills.
• Skills:
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial principles.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, with excellent organization and delegation skills.
• Leadership skills with a commitment to team development.

Only Local Candidates will be considered and all candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.