Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

City Wide Facility Solutions – Richmond, VA

Location:

Powhatan, VA

City Wide Facility Solutions is a leading provider of commercial facility services, supporting businesses with comprehensive janitorial and facility maintenance solutions. The Richmond office is a growing operation with approximately $24–25 million in annual revenue and a strong opportunity for continued growth.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the accounting function for our Richmond operation. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable managing the bigger financial picture and getting into the details when needed.

The Controller will oversee a small accounting team, currently consisting of one Bookkeeper, and will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial operations. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1–2+ years of Controller experience
, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to independently identify and resolve issues within the financials.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who is looking for a long‑term career opportunity with room to grow into a CFO‑level role
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• Oversee the day‑to‑day accounting function, while remaining hands‑on with key accounting activities and financial processes.
• Manage and develop the Bookkeeper, providing direction, oversight, and appropriate checks and balances.
• Oversee contract billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and general ledger activity
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• Review financial transactions and reconciliations for accuracy and investigate discrepancies or unusual activity.
• Lead the monthly close process and ensure financials are accurate and completed on a timely basis.
• Review the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow each month, identify trends or discrepancies, and determine the appropriate action needed.
• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports in accordance with GAAP and company standards.
• Handle more complex accounting responsibilities, including year‑end adjustments and other technical accounting matters
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• Understand and manage the company's unique accounting structure, including separate payables associated with independent contractors as well as traditional business/vendor payables.
• Provide financial insight and reporting to office leadership, helping translate financial information into actionable business decisions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with City Wide Corporate and other internal resources as needed.
• Support internal and external audits and provide requested schedules and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and efficiencies.
• As the business grows, assume additional accounting responsibilities and ultimately support the financial operations of multiple locations.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 1–2+ years of Controller experience with demonstrated ownership of an organization’s accounting function.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, reconciliations, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
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• Demonstrated ability to identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies independently.
• Comfortable being hands‑on with day‑to‑day accounting responsibilities while also operating at a higher strategic level.
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving…