Controller- Design/Architecture industry

TGG Accounting•Nashville, TN
•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

A growing design firm in downtown Nashville is looking for a Controller to own its finance function. You will work closely with the CFO, who is transitioning toward retirement, and become the trusted finance partner for the leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership seat for someone ready to step up, build process, and communicate clearly at every level of the business.

Requirements

  • 8 to 10 years of accounting and finance experience, including leadership!
  • Design firm, architecture or luxury construction industries are best fit!
  • QuickBooks Online experience
  • A steady, confident communicator who builds trust with executives and brings calm and clarity to conversations about money

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred, not required.
  • Salesforce is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and issue monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and cash reports for management, investors, and auditors
  • Provide financial modeling and analysis to support CFO and executive planning
  • Analyze operational performance, flag negative trends early, and recommend corrective action to protect profitability
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles and local, state, and federal reporting requirements
  • Oversee the company’s finances end to end, including bills, payroll, project expenses, and AP/AR (the Accounting Manager handles data entry; you provide oversight)
  • Oversee monthly billing schedules with project directors, confirming what will be billed and whether project splits were completed
  • Complete the final review of payroll to ensure it is timely and accurate
  • Serve as the main contact for banking relationships, including account support and lines of credit
  • Lead the QuickBooks Online integration into the firm’s custom database through completion, with decision-making authority over the client portal, field requirements, and payroll and expense rules
  • Manage and mentor accounting and finance staff, including individual development plans for each team member
  • Partner with executives and directors on resource allocation, service needs, and process improvements
  • Support a culture of integrity, transparent communication, and continuous learning

Benefits

  • $110,000 – $130,000 per year
  • 401(k) with a 6% employer match
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Generous benefits package
  • A growing firm with high visibility to executive leadership
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