Job Description

Accounting Manager (Controller Track, A/E Industry)
Palo Alto, CA | Full-time | Hybrid (four days on-site)

Building Talent is partnering with a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm in Palo Alto seeking a strong Accounting Manager or emerging Controller to step into a key financial leadership role. This position is focused on strengthening financial operations, enhancing reporting accuracy, and supporting firm leadership with clear financial visibility.

This role is well-suited for an Accounting Manager who is ready to step into a Controller-level position within a professional services environment. You’ll oversee core accounting operations, improve systems and data integrity, and partner closely with executive leadership on financial performance and forward planning.

Please note: Candidates without prior accounting experience in an architecture or engineering environment will not be considered.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversight of general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and monthly close
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Leadership of budgeting, forecasting, and revenue/backlog analysis
• Cash flow management, collections, vendor payments, and banking relationships
• Oversight and optimization of Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint data integrity
• Strengthening reporting processes, internal controls, and financial workflows
• Management and development of accounting staff

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading accounting staff
• Experience within an architecture or engineering firm
• Strong proficiency in Deltek Vision and/or Vantagepoint

This role is based in Palo Alto, CA. Candidates should currently reside within reasonable commuting distance or be able to reliably work onsite as required.

If this sounds like your background and interests align, we encourage you to apply. If your experience is a strong match, we’ll reach out directly.

Let’s Chat.

Note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.