Financial Controller

Controller – Construction Location /

Schedule:

In Person

Employment Type:

Full Time | Northern VA

$85,000–$130,000 per year Confidential Employer Full-Time | Northern Virginia Position Summary A growing, privately held, multi‑division construction company in Northern Virginia is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting function. This is a hands‑on leadership role for an accounting professional who combines a strong foundation in GAAP financial accounting with meaningful experience in construction and project‑based accounting.

The Controller will be responsible for the integrity of the company's financial records, monthly and year‑end close processes, project accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a growing organization where accounting processes and systems are continuing to mature. This individual should be capable of establishing structure, improving processes, and producing reliable financial information that management can use to operate the business.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Produce consolidated and divisional financial reporting for management.
• Establish appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and close controls.
• Ensure financial information is complete, supportable, and prepared on a timely basis.
• Construction and Project Accounting
• Maintain accurate job‑cost accounting across active construction projects.
• Prepare and review work‑in‑progress (WIP) schedules and related project reporting.
• Apply appropriate construction revenue‑recognition methodologies, including percentage‑of‑completion or other applicable GAAP methodologies.
• Monitor project budgets, actual costs, commitments, change orders, billing, retainage, and estimated costs to complete.
• Partner with operations and project management to identify cost variances, margin changes, and financial risks.
• Ensure project accounting records properly reconcile to the general ledger.
• Accounting Operations
• Provide oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash receipts, and other accounting functions.
• Maintain appropriate controls over vendor payments, customer billing, employee expenses, and cash disbursements.
• Improve the accuracy and timeliness of accounting information throughout the organization.
• Establish clear ownership, review procedures, and documentation standards within the accounting team.
• Internal Controls and Process Improvement
• Design, document, and maintain effective internal accounting controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and eliminate manual or inefficient processes.
• Develop scalable policies and procedures to support continued company growth.
• Strengthen financial documentation and record retention practices.
• Help prepare the organization for future financial statement audits or reviews.
• Cash Flow and Working Capital
• Maintain visibility into accounts receivable, accounts payable, project billing, and working‑capital requirements.
• Support cash‑flow forecasting and management reporting.
• Monitor collections, vendor obligations, retainage, and project‑related cash requirements.
• Provide management with timely information regarding significant cash‑flow or project‑financial issues.
• External Reporting and Compliance
• Coordinate with outside CPA and tax advisors.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for annual tax filings, financial statement reviews, or audits.
• Support reporting requirements associated with banks, lenders, bonding companies, and other external…