Controller

DAHLIN is an award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm practice of 190+ multi-cultural professionals located throughout the Western United States. We offer more than 45 years of experience building communities where we live and work, driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. This same Passion for Place® starts with our own working environment—a positive community where people thrive. Please visit our website (www.dahlingroup.com) to learn more.

We are currently seeking a CONTROLLER to oversee the company's accounting operations and staff in our PLEASANTON, CA office, ensuring processes and controls align with strategic goals. This service-oriented professional fosters positive relationships with leadership, staff, and clients through a friendly, professional approach, and collaborates with HR to support policy and regulatory compliance.

This role requires onsite attendance Monday through Friday at our Pleasanton, CA office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and oversees the production of financial statements, activity reports, forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Produces and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports, including cash flow statements, income statements, balance sheets, billing, collections, and shareholder reports
• Ensures that reported results comply with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and other financial regulations.
• Leads financial planning, including budgeting, variance analysis, and forecasting to support executive decision-making.
• Monitors cash flow and manages banking relationships.
• Analyzes historical and projected financial data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Oversees staff handling billing, collections, payroll, and accounts payable; provides leadership and training for effective financial operations.
• Develops and maintains a documented system of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls; leads internal audits as needed
• Coordinates external audits and acts as a liaison with auditors and government agencies, ensuring that proper information is maintained for historical purposes
• Prepares and facilitates tax returns in coordination with external CPA; manages city/state quarterly tax returns
• Oversees semimonthly payroll using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and compliance with government regulatory agencies.
• Verifies year-end payroll data, including W2s, 401k/ESOP benefits, state tax filings, Workers Comp, and other agency responses/audits.
• Supports the full-suite implementation of Vantagepoint , which includes re-engineering/streamlining processes and workflows to optimize system capabilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP, FLSA/federal, state and local laws relating to payroll
• Strong financial systems/software skills; VantagePoint / Deltek and ADP highly preferred
• Expert-level MS Excel skills required, including advanced formula creation (e.g., nested IFS, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH), pivot tables, dynamic dashboards, and data modeling/integration with external data sources
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills, including ability to translate and communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance project managers
• Strong team ethic with ability to lead through influence, as well as delegate constructively
• Ability to objectively appraise and analyze the qualifications and performance of others as well as the ability to plan and direct their activities; and to judge the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; FPC/CPP, CPA, or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience in a professional services environment (architecture, engineering, construction, law), including a minimum of 5 years as a controller and and 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Solid experience in overseeing project accounting, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and coordination of audit activities, budget development and analysis
• Demonstrated willingness to stay current with relevant law and software updates
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions. Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plan, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401k.

Salary range: $120,000 - $140,000 depending on qualifications. Placement within this pay range will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, project complexity and/or experience. The maximum is reserved for candidates who currently meet all job requirements. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

Please Note…

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