Job Title: Controller

Salary (based on experience): 120-140K

Industry: Construction

Location: Beltsville, MD

About the Company: Our client it a reputable PE-Backed, construction consulting firm based in Beltsville, MD, committed to delivering excellence in their services and exceeding client expectations. As part of their growth strategy, they are seeking a talented Controller to join their team and contribute to their continued success.

Position Overview: Reporting directly to the President, the Controller will play a crucial role in managing and supporting all accounting operations within the organization. This position will oversee a small team and work closely with the VP of Accounting to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support all accounting operations, including billing, AR, AP, GL, POC accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, reporting variances to the VP of Accounting.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements with a 10-day close.
• Support month-end and year-end close process and procedures.
• Assist with annual audit as necessary.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Perform additional controller duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Knowledge of local sales and use tax filing requirements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
• Ability to lead a small accounting team.
• Ability to work independently while also taking direction from the home office VP of Accounting.
• Great Plains experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of percentage-of-completion accounting is required.