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# Controller- Design/Architecture industry

- **Company:** TGG Accounting
- **Location:** Nashville, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000 - $130,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), QuickBooks (Software), Salesforce.Com, Build Process
- **Published:** October 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a648eb1009bc8cd4

## About the Role

* 8 to 10 years of accounting and finance experience, including leadership!
 * Design firm, architecture or luxury construction industries are best fit!
 * Bachelor's degree is preferred, not required.
 * QuickBooks Online experience; Salesforce is a plus
 * A steady, confident communicator who builds trust with executives and brings calm and clarity to conversations about money

## Description

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.

What You'll Do

 * 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