Regional Controller I

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The successful candidate will have a direct impact on the Firm’s financial goals by partnering with Regional Leadership and by working with Project Managers across the Firm.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Prepare and analyze regional revenue and profitability forecast, including review of project staffing and schedules.

• Report monthly regional project revenue and review performance and projection variances.

• Monitor and analyze project performance, and report to Project Managers and Operations Leaders.

• Carry out established business practices and monitor project team adherence to terms of contracts.

• Participate with project teams to measure progress and profitability.

• Work with project managers to development and input new work plans.

• Review consultant contracts and invoices for accuracy, align with project budget.

• Responsible for oversight of regional invoicing; timely and accurate according to contract and collection of receivables.

• Provide year-end audit schedules as required.

• Other ad-hoc reporting and analysis, as necessary.

• Work underneath the supervision of the Regional Controller II, and provide support to Regional Controller II

• Additional responsibilities as needed.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience required.

• Must be detail oriented, an analytical thinker, and possess strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

• Team focused and able to work with multiple skilled professionals.

• Experience in a professional service firm a plus.

• Proficiency with MS Office is required; Deltek Vision experience preferred.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo, NY office is $83,040 to $103,800 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.

• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.

• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.