JERDE is seeking an experienced Controller to manage and oversee the day-to-day accounting, finance, and human relations functions of the firm. This position reports to the CEO. Must be willing to "roll up the sleeves" and be a "hands on" type of personality.

Controller responsibilities:

Financial Accounting:

·         Supervise and manage general accounting

·         Manage all facets of accounting functions and systems

·         Review monthly Trial Balance and maintain all ledger accounts and analysis

·         Prepare monthly journal entries

·         Prepare monthly and annual financial statements

·         Oversee Accounts Receivable collections

·         Oversee all monthly foreign office accounting and reporting

·         Prepare and coordinate annual corporate budget

·         Coordinate with outside CPA firm annual financial reports

·         Coordinate with outside actuary for annual actuarial report

·         Procure and oversee implementation of a new ERP system

Project Accounting:

·         Supervise and work with Project Accountant

·         Oversee and distribute monthly Forecast

·         Oversee year end % Complete calculation

·         Participate in weekly project management meetings

Taxes and Compliance Reporting:

·         Responsible for the compiling and completion of annual tax returns

·         Coordinate with CPA firm in the preparation of annual income tax returns and year- end tax planning

·         Prepare conversion of accrual to cash basis accounting for taxes

·         Prepare and file various governmental and regulatory reports when required

·         Oversee various state architectural board licenses

Cash Management:

·         Oversee daily cash reporting

·         Prepare and maintain monthly cashflow reports

·         Maintain banking relationships

·         Oversee all bank functions

Human Resources:

·         Provide oversight and work with Human Resources department

·         Assist and develop personnel policy and procedures

·         Provide oversight of Employee Benefits programs

Foreign Offices:

·         Manage and review accounting/finance and banking operations with outside financial services groups.

·         Provide oversight in Human Resources corporate policy

Insurance:

·         Manage all lines of policies and maintain relationships with commercial and employee benefit brokers

·         Provide annual renewal applications

Committee membership:

·         Participate as 401k Investment and SERP committee member

Controller Requirements:

·         CPA certification- preferred

·         Several years of private industry experience with a good track history of longevity

·         Experience in the architectural and/or engineering industry helpful

·         Experience in cost accounting preferrable

·         Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint a plus.  Familiarity with Deltek Software.

Controller attributes:

·         Good communicator, with great written and verbal skills

·         Works well within a small/medium company environment

·         A leader that will help usher in a new generation into the firm

Salary is commensurate with experience

To apply please send your resume to careers@jerde.com as a link or attachment under 10MB.

JERDE Proposal Writer Position Description:

JERDE is a global group of innovative architectural firm, with over 40 years of experience. With a worldwide portfolio of projects, JERDE designs places that span diverse genres, and are built on the attributes of creativity, experiences and team culture.

Currently, JERDE is seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to write, design, produce and edit marketing collateral, including portfolios, qual packages, proposals and presentations.   Support and coordinate internal, partner, and subcontractor teams on pursuits: work with team(s) to ensure high-quality, custom material is delivered on time.  In addition, distill RFP/Q submission requirements; schedule and track production of materials to meet deadlines.  Also the position requires proofreading, editing, maintaining fact and imaging databases, working closely with project teams to categorize all photography, supporting marketing research initiatives, learning a deep knowledge of the Jerde global portfolio and supporting the firm's mission and core values.  

 

 Proposal Writer Requirements:

· Requires someone experienced in preparing qualifications packages and proposals, preferably in the Architecture Design industry

· Required skills of 3 years experience in a similar marketing and/or proposal writing function

· Strong editing and creative writing skills

· Impeccable attention to detail

· Experience using AI and other tools to improve efficiencies in the proposal coordination process.

· A strategic thinker who can learn to articulate and develop a proposal narrative. 

· Self motivator who likes to work collaboratively with colleagues across all levels

· Proactive, highly communicative with a strong work ethic

· Adaptable to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and adapts to changes

· A full time position with the expectation of being in the office minimum 3 days per week, subject to change

Benefits

Salary:  $70,000 annually. 

The posted salary represents Jerde's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Our competitive benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance with HFSA/DFSA, life and AD&D/ LTD insurance, 401K match, vacation, holidays, transportation benefits, and support for professional development

Location:   Los Angeles, CA

If interested please submit your resume and statement to careers@jerde.com.  Thank you.