RRM Design Group

Corporate Services | Controller

RRM Design Group  •  $120k - $150k/yr  •  San Diego, CA / San Juan Capistrano, CA / San Leandro, CA / San Luis Obispo, CA / Santa Barbara, CA / Ventura, CA (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Job Type
Full-time
Description

Are you a strategic financial leader ready to make a meaningful impact? RRM Design Group is seeking an experienced Controller to help guide our financial operations, lead the accounting team, and support long-term, sustainable growth.

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, the Controller will oversee all accounting functions while leading and mentoring a high-performing accounting team. This role is central to our organization and offers the opportunity to influence company strategy, strengthen financial systems, and help shape our culture. It’s truly a career-defining opportunity for the right leader.

At RRM Design Group, we’re more than a design firm—we’re a purpose-driven, employee-owned company that values collaboration, innovation, and people. Join us in creating environments people enjoy, while helping build the financial foundation that supports our future.

Why RRM Design Group?

  • Employee-owned firm with a collaborative, respectful, and innovative culture.
  • Direct partnership with the COO and leadership team to influence company-wide strategy.
  • Flexible work environment, support for professional growth, and a people-first mindset.

YOUR ROLE LOOKS LIKE:

  • Leading, managing, and developing the accounting team, including Project Accounting, Payroll, AP/AR, and Collections.
  • Collaborating with workgroup principals, market sector leaders, and management to support and execute strategic plan goals.
  • Developing, maintaining, and overseeing annual budgets and business planning structures.
  • Preparing accurate and timely month-end and year-end close financial statements.
  • Managing cash flow analysis and forecasting.
  • Drive continuous improvement through research and enhancement of software, processes, efficiency, and best practices.


Requirements

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
  • 10 years of experience working in accounting and finance, 5-6 of those years working as a controller.
  • Experience with project accounting.
  • Demonstrated track record for mentoring and building high-performing teams.
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

ABOVE & BEYOND:

  • Experience using Unanet.
  • Experience in ESOP, AEC, FAR, or prevailing wage environments is a big plus.
  • CPA – Preferred.


Salary Description
Base on skill & experience $120,000 – $150,000 /yr

RRM Design Group

About RRM Design Group

RRM’s mission is Creating Environments People Enjoy®. Our work and our culture embody sustainability, collaboration, innovation and respect. Our firm’s unique structure also serves as a foundation for the energy and inspiration that drive our team: we bring over 200 architects, engineers, landscape architects, planners, and surveyors together under one roof to take on projects throughout the west coast from idea through implementation. The result is genuine, cutting-edge, and timeless designs that aim to leave a lasting and positive imprint on those who experience them.

RRM has been recognized as a "Best Firm to Work For" by Zweig Group for the past five years!

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
San Luis Obipso, CA
Year Founded
1974
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