Project Controller

We are seeking a Project Controller to join our Strategic Advisory team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial highly driven person with a well-rounded skill set to in a controller role but in a unique scenario servicing dozens of clients in a wide range of industries; think of this as a consulting controller role. The ideal person for this role will have strong process and people management skills and possess analytical technology communication and organizational skills. We are a fast paced nationwide practice and its a great time to join our dynamic collaborative and growing team. This is primarily an in-office role and will report to our Solana Beach location in North County San Diego.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead coach and develop the accounting team fostering accountability collaboration professional growth and a positive solutions-oriented culture.
• Serve as a consulting controller and trusted advisor to clients executives attorneys bankers and other stakeholders across multiple industries.
• Support accounting team collaboration with project teams from inception to wind-down.
• Own accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes including reconciliations review controls and monthly quarterly and annual analysis.
• Prepare and deliver accurate consolidated financial statements management reporting forecasts and other analyses tailored to project and client needs.
• Oversee the general ledger accounts payable accounts receivable cash operations and treasury activities across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Maintain strong financial controls and data integrity; research and resolve complex accounting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable requirements.
• Manage treasury activities including account setup cash management compliance forecasting and security.
• Assess design and improve accounting processes department structure reporting workflows and internal controls.
• Lead change effectively communicate clear expectations and balance competing priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Collaborate with Technology Services Human Resources Marketing and other corporate functions to support client engagements and business objectives.
• Apply experience with real estate holding and operating companies including active commercial residential and mixed-use portfolios as engagement needs require.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or a related field; masters degree in accounting or CPA license helpful but not required.
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience including at least five years leading accounting or finance teams.
• Strong controller-level experience across close financial reporting general ledger treasury accounts payable accounts receivable and internal controls.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including U.S. GAAP with a demonstrated commitment to financial accuracy completeness and timely reporting.
• Experience managing coaching and developing teams while promoting accountability collaboration and a positive attitude.
• Consultative mindset and experience building trusted-advisor relationships with executives business decision-makers clients and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication negotiation analytical and problem-solving skills with sound professional judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements evolving responsibilities and changing scopes of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to learn and use financial systems effectively.
• Collaborative service-oriented approach and a genuine desire to contribute to a mission-driven team.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 NetSuite QuickBooks Yardi or comparable enterprise financial systems.
• Experience in a large professional services firm.
• Experience supporting real estate holding companies operating companies or active real estate portfolios.
• Warmth authenticity curiosity and genuine concern for colleagues and clients.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Ability to perform mathematical computations and analyze financial information for extended periods.
• Ability to review detailed transactions and supporting documentation with sustained accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and adapt to changing engagement demands.
• Availability for occasional evening or weekend work based on client or project needs.
• Minimal travel may be required.

Additional Information :

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $120k - $150k. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset experience training location scope of role management responsibility etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process please email . Include Applicant Accommodation in the subject line along with your request and contact information.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time