Director of Finance

CetraRuddy Architecture

. Lead the firm's finance function as the senior finance role, reporting to the Managing Director .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $195,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in finance and accounting leadership, including ownership of monthly close processes, project-based billing, and financial reporting. Proficient in managing accounting teams and maintaining compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

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Monthly Close ManagementProject-Based BillingFinancial ReportingAccounting Team LeadershipCPA or Public Accounting Background

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Hard Skills

Accrual AccountingWIP ManagementBudgeting and ForecastingAccounts Receivable ManagementPayroll Tax ComplianceSales Tax OversightFinancial AnalysisInternal ControlsStatutory FilingsCost Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationProfessionalismAdvisory SkillsProcess Documentation

Tools & Technologies

Deltek Vantagepoint

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

ArchitectureEngineeringConstructionProject-Based Professional ServicesFinancial Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the firm's finance function as the senior finance role, reporting to the Managing Director
Lead a two-person accounting team, including an accounting manager
Own the monthly close for both entities on an accrual basis
Maintain the chart of accounts, close procedures, and internal controls
Prepare the year-end package for the outside CPA firm's annual review engagement
Oversee sales tax, 1099s, and statutory filings
Own monthly billing across fixed fee, percent complete, hourly, and reimbursable arrangements
Lead monthly billing reviews with project leadership
Own project setup, including project numbers, phases, fee budgets, billing terms, and consultant budgets
Run accounts receivable and collections
Oversee timesheet compliance for accurate billing
Produce monthly financial reporting and report key performance measures
Build the annual budget and quarterly re-forecast
Prepare annual billing rate tables and multipliers and provide historical cost data for fee proposals
Issue weekly cash and AR reports and maintain cash forecasts
Own banking relationships and credit facility, including lender reporting and account administration
Manage owner distributions, support annual insurance renewals, and administer the corporate card program
Be accountable for payroll accuracy and payroll tax compliance for staff in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
Reconcile benefits billing and 401(k) deferrals and employer match
Maintain the annual tax and compliance calendar
Serve as day-to-day contact for the outside CPA firm
Serve as finance lead and system owner for Deltek Vantagepoint
Lead, develop, and review the accounting team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
At least five years in architecture, engineering, construction, or another project-based professional services firm
Direct responsibility for WIP, fee-based billing, and project profitability
Experience running a monthly close and leading an accounting team as the senior or second finance person in a firm
Clear, plain written and verbal communication
Comfort advising firm leadership
Ability to build and document repeatable processes
Commitment to collaboration, professionalism, and contributing to firm-wide activities
CPA or public accounting background preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Hybrid optional working on Mondays and Fridays
Professional development
401(k) employer match
401(k) deferrals and annual plan compliance testing
Corporate card program
Credit facility and banking support
Support for annual insurance renewals