What are the responsibilities and job description for the Architecture & Engineering Controller position at CFS?
Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 Bonus
Location: Orlando, FL (Hybrid – 3/2 Schedule)
About The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to join a well-established and growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm. The Controller will serve as a key financial leader, overseeing the accounting function while partnering closely with executive leadership to support business performance, strengthen reporting, and improve operational efficiency.
This role offers a strong mix of technical accounting, team leadership, and operational partnership within a project-based environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
This role is best suited for a hands-on Controller with AEC experience who thrives in a project-based environment. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and business partner—capable of managing technical accounting responsibilities while working closely with operations to drive financial and organizational performance.
Location: Orlando, FL (Hybrid – 3/2 Schedule)
About The Opportunity
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to join a well-established and growing Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) firm. The Controller will serve as a key financial leader, overseeing the accounting function while partnering closely with executive leadership to support business performance, strengthen reporting, and improve operational efficiency.
This role offers a strong mix of technical accounting, team leadership, and operational partnership within a project-based environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Hybrid schedule offering flexibility (3 days onsite / 2 remote)
- High-visibility leadership role with direct access to ownership and executives
- Opportunity to lead, mentor, and grow a developing accounting team
- Stable organization with a strong project pipeline and long-term growth outlook
- Competitive compensation package with bonus potential
- Lead all accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations
- Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
- Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
- Drive process improvements and enhance efficiency across accounting workflows
- Support audit processes, tax compliance, and external reporting requirements
- Oversee project accounting functions, including WIP reporting and revenue recognition
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
- Direct experience within the AEC industry required
- Proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint required
- Strong knowledge of project accounting, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition
- Proven ability to lead teams and implement process improvements
- CPA preferred but not required
- Hybrid work environment with a structured yet flexible schedule
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong leadership support
- High-visibility role with meaningful executive interaction
- Competitive compensation and bonus opportunity
- Stable organization with a strong outlook for continued growth
This role is best suited for a hands-on Controller with AEC experience who thrives in a project-based environment. The ideal candidate is a strong leader and business partner—capable of managing technical accounting responsibilities while working closely with operations to drive financial and organizational performance.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000