EMPLOYMENT 

Sparano + Mooney Architecture is always interested in meeting talented and driven professionals who are passionate about architecture and design. Our team is comprised of diverse and dedicated colleagues from many backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures with a shared commitment to design excellence, collaboration and exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Diversity has consistently been a key value of our inclusive hiring practices. We welcome, celebrate and support all members of our creative team and provide an equal opportunity workplace regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.

To be considered for current or future employment opportunities, please submit a cover letter, resume/CV and, for architects or interns, a portfolio of design work in a single PDF (size limit 5 MB) to careers@sparanomooney.com. No phone calls please. 

Due to the large number of inquiries received, we regret that we are unable to respond to each candidate.

Thank you for your interest in Sparano + Mooney Architecture!

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Financial Controller (Full-Time):

Sparano + Mooney Architecture is hiring an experienced, motivated, creative and dedicated Financial Controller to join our Salt Lake City, Utah team. As the Controller, you will bring professionalism, integrity, financial rigor and a collaborative approach to the position, and will be a vital part of our leadership team. You will work closely with our firm’s Partners to guide our financial strategy, support our project teams, clients and consultants, and evolve our best practices in accounting and finance. This role involves both big-picture financial strategy and hands-on accounting/bookkeeping work.

If you’re an experienced financial professional who enjoys partnering with a creative team we would love to hear from you, or for you to share this call-out with someone who might be a great fit!

Reporting to the firm’s Partners, the responsibilities of this position include:

  • Providing fiscal leadership, vision and guidance for the firm’s Partners and staff. You will lead the financial aspects of the office and be an integral part of the leadership team.

  • Maintaining and development of fiscal control systems that respond to the evolving needs of our projects, our clients and the firm’s business operations.

  • Payroll and benefits, project accounting processes, billing activities, accounts receivable, collections and accounts payable.

  • Accurate and timely financial reporting as well as budgeting and other financial forecasting needs of the firm.

  • Maintaining effective internal controls and oversight of the firm’s treasury, tax, accounting, fixed assets, employee onboarding and benefit programs (HR), insurance policies and ownership transition processes.

  • Maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and tax filings.

Qualifications

  • You hold a Bachelor’s degree.

    • An Accounting degree is desirable, as is a demonstrated background in business administration, finance and/or an MBA degree.

  • You have a minimum of 5+ years of full-time work experience in financial leadership roles with a preference for experience in architecture or engineering or a similar professional-services environment.

  • You have a proven track record of multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.

  • You communicate effectively in writing and speech, with a talent for simplifying complex technical details.

  • You have advanced experience working with QuickBooks and Excel.

  • You are able to think strategically and are willing to design, iterate, and refine accounting and financial tasks to best suit the evolving needs of our practice.

  • You bring a positive attitude and are reliable, trustworthy, dedicated, detail-oriented and highly organized.

This position will suit a detail-oriented, focused individual who is highly motivated and proactive. The ability to work as part of a team as well as individually in a fast-paced creative studio environment is a must. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are essential, as the candidate will need to liaise with clients, suppliers, HR professionals and employees regularly, and will also need to coordinate information with the outside CPA when required.

Commitment

  • This position is in-office, flexible work schedules may be accommodated.

Work Status

  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits:

  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Employees may enroll in our 401(k) retirement plan with a company contribution.

  • Employees may receive a discretionary profit-sharing contribution.

  • Employees accrue PTO and paid holidays.

  • Our firm has a continuing education benefit.

  • We offer a core culture that supports a work-life balance.

Application Process:

Please submit a Resume, Cover Letter (including salary history) and three (3) References to careers@sparanomooney.com.

A background check will be required prior to confirmation of employment.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the volume of applications, please understand we will only be able to contact candidates we plan to interview. No phone calls, please.

Firm Profile:

Sparano + Mooney Architecture is an award-winning architectural design firm with offices in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Los Angeles, California. Our team is comprised of multifaceted and dedicated colleagues from many backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures with a shared commitment to excellence and exceeding our clients’ expectations. We offer a collaborative model in which all team members, regardless of their position, are valued for their unique input.

Diversity has consistently been a key value of our inclusive hiring practices. We celebrate and support all members of our creative and administrative team and provide an equal opportunity workplace regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.

Thank you in advance for submitting your qualifications and we look forward to meeting you!

Architectural Draftsperson/Designer (Full-Time):

Sparano + Mooney Architecture is a supportive team of architects, designers and craftspeople working on a wide range of architectural projects, carefully crafted at multiple scales throughout the American West. We are a collective of architects, clients, colleagues, makers and like-minded peers that shares a passion for design, collaboration, rigorous critical thinking and sustainability in all that we do.

Would you like to be integral to a collaborative team in which each team member works though all phases of a project, from concept through construction? Would you like to create architecture with process-driven, iterative design excellence as a core value? Are you passionate about positively impacting the communities and individuals your work will serve? Are you eager to design wholistically within unique sites and environmental conditions? If so, Sparano + Mooney Architecture would love to meet you! We are seeking an experienced Architectural Draftsperson / Designer to join our inclusive, tight-knit team in our Salt Lake City office. Varied project types for public and private clients include cultural, recreation, worship, mixed-use housing and custom residential work. 

Qualified candidates will have at least an Associates degree in an architecture-related field and a minimum of 2 years full-time work experience in the preparation and production of construction documents and construction detailing in REVIT on well-designed architectural projects.

REVIT proficiency and strong design, technical and communication (visual, spoken and written) skills are required. Knowledge of code requirements, specifications and cost estimating is desirable. Individuals must be detail-oriented, well-organized, and capable of production through all phases of a project including preparation and coordination of construction documents. Construction administration experience is desirable.

This is a full-time position and an excellent opportunity for highly-skilled and motivated individuals to experience a wide range of architectural activities and projects on sites in the American West.  We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.  Candidates must currently be authorized to work in the United States.

Please email your cover letter, resume – including references and salary history – and design portfolio (5MB maximum) to:  careers@sparanomooney.com. No phone calls please. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the volume of applications, please understand we will only be able to contact candidates we plan to interview.

Thank you in advance for submitting your qualifications and we look forward to meeting you!

Project Architect/Project Manager (Full-Time):

Sparano + Mooney Architecture is a supportive team of architects, designers and craftspeople working on a wide range of architectural projects, carefully crafted at multiple scales throughout the American West. We are a collective of architects, clients, colleagues, makers and like-minded peers that shares a passion for design, collaboration, rigorous critical thinking, and sustainability in all that we do.

Would you like to be integral to a collaborative design team in which each member works though all phases of a project, from concept through construction? Would you like to create world-class architecture with process-driven, iterative design excellence as a core value? Are you passionate about positively impacting the communities and individuals your work will serve? Are you eager to design wholistically within unique sites and environmental conditions? If so, Sparano + Mooney Architecture would love to meet you! We are seeking an experienced Project Architect/Project Manager to join our inclusive, tight-knit team in our Los Angeles and Salt Lake City offices.  

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a BArch degree in architecture with 10+ years of full-time experience in design, the preparation and production of construction documents, and construction detailing in REVIT on well-designed architectural projects. REVIT proficiency and excellent design, technical and communication (visual, spoken and written) skills are required. Managing projects in design and construction administration for municipal projects is required for the Los Angeles position. Knowledge of code requirements, specifications and cost estimating is desirable. Individuals must be detail oriented, well organized, and capable of design and coordination through all phases of a project including complete preparation of construction documents and consultant team coordination. Experience in Construction Administration and Project Management on complex projects is essential.

This is a full-time position and an excellent opportunity for highly-skilled and motivated individuals. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Candidates must currently be authorized to work in the US. Please email your cover letter, resume – including references and salary history – and design portfolio (5MB maximum) to: careers@sparanomooney.com. No phone calls please. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the volume of applications, please understand we will only be able to contact candidates we plan to interview.

Thank you in advance for submitting your qualifications and we look forward to meeting you!

careers@sparanomooney.com