We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Richmond, Virginia. In this role, you will play a key part in overseeing financial operations, managing staff, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail who thrives in a leadership role and can work effectively with senior management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and manage the performance of staff across accounts payable, accounts receivable, reception, human resources, and cost analysis functions.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with banking institutions to support financial operations.<br>• Oversee the preparation and execution of month-end and year-end closings, including the development of financial statements.<br>• Coordinate inter-company activities across multiple entities to ensure seamless financial processes.<br>• Collaborate closely with senior management and C-suite executives to provide financial insights and strategic guidance.<br>• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and regulatory requirements, including DCAA guidelines.<br>• Utilize accounting software systems and ERP solutions to optimize financial operations and reporting.<br>• Monitor budget processes and provide recommendations for cost improvements.<br>• Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and accuracy within financial systems.
Oversees month-end process, to include preparing monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows) for management’s review, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and ensure all transactions are recorded in a timely manner.<br>Work with Installation and Maintenance teams to track job progress, profitability and overall performance in conjunction with regional and corporate goals and objectives and profitability.<br>Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable staff to ensure billings and invoices are paid timely and to make sure the region stays in a positive cash balance.<br>Maintain and organize monthly WIP schedule.<br>Collaborate with regional leadership and cooperate to align financial strategies with organizational goals.<br>Stay informed on the financial health of the region and communicate with management when variations are encountered. Works with the Regional team to develop action/remediation plans to correct and stay on plan.<br>Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements, tax filings, licenses, etc.<br>Analyze budget variances and communicate significant issues and opportunities for improvement.<br>Interfaces with other departments and external audit firms to resolve technical accounting issues.<br>Develop and monitor budgets, providing insights into effective financial planning.<br>Conduct internal audits to verify accuracy and adherence to budget and regulatory standards.<br>Prepare cash flow forecasting and strategic recommendations.<br>Other duties as assigned<br> <br><br> Requirements<br><br> <br><br>Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 5 years’ experience in a Construction, Maintenance or Trades type industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.<br>CPA highly desired.<br>Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction accounting.<br>Strong Microsoft Excel skills include creating complex spreadsheets.<br>Prior experience with ERP systems (Viewpoint/Spectrum) highly desired.<br>Ability to integrate seamlessly into teams and workflows.<br>Highly organized with keen attention to detail.<br>Proficient in data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving.<br>Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.<br>Excellence in financial analysis and strategic planning.<br>Outstanding communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.<br>Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations within a manufacturing environment in Colonial Heights, Virginia. This role will focus on ensuring accurate financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with plant leadership to drive operational efficiency and profitability.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage month-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and analysis of financial variances.<br>• Prepare and deliver comprehensive financial reports, statements, and operational performance metrics to stakeholders.<br>• Implement and oversee standard costing methods, including bill of materials, routings, and labor overhead rates.<br>• Analyze production variances to identify areas for improvement and partner with operations teams to implement corrective actions.<br>• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and oversee cycle counts, physical inventory processes, and reserve calculations.<br>• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts for manufacturing operations while supporting long-term planning and capital expenditure analysis.<br>• Provide financial modeling and scenario analyses to guide strategic decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with plant and operations leaders to support productivity enhancements, cost reductions, and lean initiatives.<br>• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.<br>• Facilitate audits by preparing necessary documentation and addressing any issues in a timely manner.