Controller Job in Hillsboro, VA

Controller

Are you a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments? We're seeking a Controller to lead financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and build scalable accounting processes for a multi-location, acquisition-driven platform.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a finance professional who combines technical accounting expertise, operational discipline, and strong leadership. You'll serve as the CFO's key partner in maintaining a clean monthly close, ensuring GAAP compliance, and creating the systems, controls, and workflows needed to support continued expansion.

• Own the monthly close process and calendar, ensuring timely, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Oversee revenue recognition for project-based work, including percentage-of-completion accounting, WIP, and over/under billing
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses prepared by the accounting team
• Produce monthly financial statements and reporting packages for executive, board, and sponsor reporting
• Monitor job profitability and flag abnormal margin trends to operational leadership

• Support banking relationships, cash reporting, and future credit facility reporting
• Prepare borrowing base and lender reporting documentation in partnership with the CFO
• Own short-term and 13-week cash flow forecasting

• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls across receipts, disbursements, approvals, and reconciliations
• Lead the annual external audit and serve as the primary contact for auditors
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure effective segregation of duties

• Own the chart of accounts and serve as lead administrator for the ERP system
• Improve accounting workflows through automation, including AP invoice automation and reporting tools
• Partner on integrations between accounting, CRM, and project management platforms
• Establish repeatable processes that support growth and improve accuracy

• Assist with financial due diligence for acquisitions
• Lead post-acquisition accounting integration, including ERP migration, chart of accounts alignment, and control implementation
• Oversee onboarding of payroll, vendors, receivables, payables, fixed assets, and WIP balances
• Track working capital activity related to deal adjustments

• Manage and develop a team that includes corporate accounting, billing/AR, and accounting operations support
• Review team output, provide coaching, and build accountability
• Help recruit and scale the accounting function as the business grows
• Oversee outsourced accounting relationships and support transition of work in-house where appropriate