Controller (Onsite, Norfolk, VA)

HR.Coach • Full-time • Norfolk, VA, US • 1w ago

Are you a finance leader with a passion conveying the story behind numbers and the ability to guide a spectacular team? Are you in search of that mid-sized company, that pushes boundaries of possibility and provides its team with an empowering, meaningful and creative community?

Looking for great organizational culture? One of curiosity that strongly supports continuous development and progress throughout your career? Our client has it and knows how to nurture it.

ESOP? Yes, we are 100% employee owned! An ESOP allows you as an employee to gain ownership through shares of company stock. This provides a great value to the company and Hanbury team as the company continues to grow.

LOCATION SPECIFIC: This role will work a hybrid schedule in our Norfolk, VA office.

This position reports directly to the COO.

Hanbury is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller to join our architecture firm and oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial compliance, corporate accounting, strategic and operational budgeting, financial reporting, and the development of internal control policies and procedures for the Accounting Department and for employees. As a key business partner, the Controller ensures our creative teams have the financial insights and systems needed to deliver impactful, mission-aligned design work. The ideal candidate will be to bring a strong background in financial leadership, and team development, preferably within a professional service or creative industry.

Financial Leadership

Support the COO and the firm’s Officers with strategic planning and decision-making
Develop, manage, and monitor firm-wide project budgets and forecasts; prepare analyses and financial insights for leadership and project stakeholders
Provide guidance through knowledge of the Company Policies, Procedures, Processes, and Internal Controls for the systems used in the identification, collection, maintenance, and retrieval of data useful for effective decision making
Translate the finances to non-financial leaders (effective storytelling)
Champion financial literacy within the organization (ESOP and Project Level)
Work with the Treasurer to report to the Board on the financial aspects of the company
Collaborate with Director of People Operations on compensation budgets

Corporate Accounting Duties

Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, and ensure optimal financial health of the firm
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records by managing all core accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, revenue recognition, and project accounting
Prepare financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement to ensure accurate, timely and relevant information is available for management.
Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual processes and ensure the timely delivery of financial statements
Work closely with project leaders to track project performance, project budgets, vendor requirements, and profitability

Departmental Leadership

Maintain, strengthen, and create internal controls, policies, and procedures
Evaluate and enhance accounting systems and software, including VantagePoint
Mentor and manage accounting staff to foster professional development and team efficiency
Supervises staff including assignments and job performance reviews
Be a Champion for the accounting team and ensure their work is recognized
Other duties as assigned

Master's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
Proven experience as a Controller or similar role
10+ years of experience in financial leadership, ideally in an architecture or consulting firm
Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and professional services accounting
Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Meaningful experience in integrating or transitioning to financial and project-based software systems
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience working collaboratively with creative teams while upholding financial best practices
Experience developing an accounting/finance team

About Hanbury:

Driven by global thinking and local impact, Hanbury is an architecture firm that designs environments for people. With practical optimism, we push the boundaries of what’s possible while staying rooted in what’s indispensable. We design experiences that naturally draw people in – ones that are curated, aspirational, and a refreshing departure from the ordinary. Through acting with empathy, planning adaptably, and designing holistically, we deliver ideas with stretch. Learn more about Hanbury here.

Competitive Pay and Benefits, including: