Controller

About Us

Founded in 1986, Chen Moore and Associates (CMA), Inc. has grown into a highly regarded multi-disciplinary firm. CMA’s areas of expertise include utility infrastructure, roadway, site development, electrical, planning, landscape architecture, and construction engineering services for both private and public sector clients. CMA prides itself on working to be part of the fabric of the community. We are leaders in community service and the profession. Our staff and our activities are centered around making the community we work in a better place to live. CMA promotes a fun and flexible work environment, taking pride in the quality of our work. CMA promotes a team-oriented approach, both inside and outside of the office.

CMA’s headquarters are in Fort Lauderdale with regional offices in Miami, West Palm Beach, Orlando, and Jacksonville. The firm also has satellite and/or project offices in Atlanta, Gainesville, Jupiter, Knoxville, Port St. Lucie, Raleigh, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and Tampa. CMA currently employs over one hundred and thirty (150) professionals, which affords our valued clients a top-level service.

 

CMA is hiring a Controller for our Accounting & Finance Department in our Corporate Office. The Controller will oversee all aspects of the company’s financial management and reporting functions within a multidisciplinary engineering firm environment. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with GAAP, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and regulatory requirements, developing internal controls, and providing leadership and strategic insight to support organizational growth and operational efficiency.

 

This role is key in partnering with executive leadership to guide financial strategy, improve profitability, enhance forecasting accuracy through data-driven insights and providing financial leadership to support long-term planning, system modernization, and organizational scalability.

 

The ideal candidate is a proactive financial leader with a strong background in project-based accounting and experience in professional services industries such as engineering, architecture, or construction.

 

Financial Management & Reporting

• Develop and monitor financial and operational dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments.
• Oversee ERP data integrity and collaborate with IT on system optimization and automation of reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with government contracting standards, including FAR cost principles, as applicable.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage the monthly close process and ensure the timely reconciliation of all accounts.
• Develop, implement, and manage financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and within the compliance of the FAR.

 

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the development of multi-year financial forecasts and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and partner with business unit and project leaders to provide variance analysis, trends, and recommendations for course correction.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department heads and project managers.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to senior leadership for financial decision-making.

 

Project Accounting & Cost Management

• Ensure consistent project setup, contract compliance, and accurate revenue recognition under GAAP and firm policies.
• Develop project profitability dashboards and lead monthly financial reviews with project management teams.
• Maintain FAR audit readiness for project-based billing and indirect cost allocation.
• Support project managers in tracking project financial performance, including billing, work-in-progress (WIP), and profitability analysis utilizing past A&E Industry experience.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition in compliance with project-based accounting standards.
• Maintain the integrity of job cost reporting and support project audits or reviews.

 

Compliance & Audit

• Coordinate annual external audits and liaise with auditors and tax advisors.
• Oversee adherence to internal control frameworks and ensure timely remediation of audit findings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and other financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee company’s compliance with professional and insurance requirements related to engineering services.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and insurance providers on risk management and compliance.
• Support due diligence, integration, and compliance activities related to mergers, acquisitions, or strategic partnerships.

 

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team of professionals across AP, AR, payroll, and project accounting functions fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration between accounting, HR, IT, and operations to align financial processes with company goals.
• Champion continuous improvement, automation, and AI-driven efficiency within financial operations.

 

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation is preferred (or CMA with relevant experience).

 

Experience

• 7 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a management or Controller role.
• Experience in a project-based, professional services, or A&E (Architecture or Engineering) environment is required.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, FAR, project accounting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint, or similar ERP systems).
• Experience leading financial system implementations or upgrades (e.g., Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint, Power BI, or equivalent ERP).
• Demonstrated success improving financial reporting processes and team performance through digital transformation.

 

Skills

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data visualization and BI reporting tools.
• AI experience is a plus

 

CMA's High Standard of Professionalism

Chen Moore and Associates is a company which is unique in its commitment to quality. We are proud of our high standard of professionalism and the quality of service provided to our clients. We strive to establish a sense of pride and loyalty in our employees by maintaining a tradition of excellence in our work and a sense of family in our culture. We also aim to provide an environment that inspires and promotes individuals to reach the full extent of their potential and to continue in their personal “Search for Excellence.” We offer a career opportunity rather than a job – an opportunity that will take our employees as far as they want it to go. You will find that both the management and employees of CMA are dedicated to high achievement and genuinely concerned about employee job satisfaction. In order for us to maintain high standards of excellence, we endeavor to have the finest personnel and only acquire those whom we consider to not only meet the high standards we set for ourselves as a firm, but those who will also blend with the firm culture. Your success is important to all of us.

 

Chen Moore and Associates is a Great Place to Work! 

• Named "Top 500 Design Firm" nationally by ENR
• Named ‘Best Places to Work For’ nationally by the Zweig Group in the
  Multidiscipline Firm Category from 2008-2010 and 2014–2025.
• Named to the ‘Hot Firm’s List’ nationally by the Zweig Group from 2007-2011, 2014, 2016-2025.
• CMA is regularly recognized as a ‘Best Firm to Work For’ by the South
  Florida Business Journal, Civil Structural Engineer, ENR Southeast, and various local branches of the American Society of Civil Engineers.

 

OUR BENEFITS include:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life with Dependent Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts with Debit Card
• Voluntary Plans (Supplement Health, Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident)
• 401(k) Plan – Competitive Employer Match
• Supplemental benefits
• Flexible work schedules
• Continuing education
• Mentorship programs
• Professional societies
• Community engagement
• Cell phone

 We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Chen Moore and Associates is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.