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.