Controller

Controller | Onsite | Purcellville, VA | $160K-200K+bonus+equity

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.

Lead Financial Reporting & Close

• 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

Drive Treasury, Cash Flow & Lender Readiness

• 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

Strengthen Controls & Audit Readiness

• 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

Build Scalable Systems & Processes

• 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

Support Acquisition Integration

• 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

Lead the Accounting Team

• 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

• CPA or equivalent (i.e. ACCA)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, audit management, and financial reporting
• Experience in construction, restoration, or project-based services preferred
• Hands-on experience with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition in a multi-location environment preferred
• Experience in a private equity-backed, acquisitive, or high-growth environment is highly valued
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems; experience with workflow automation and systems integration is a plus
• Proven track record leading teams, improving processes, and supporting ERP or acquisition integration initiatives
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work onsite in Purcellville, VA with occasional travel as needed

If you’re looking for a visible leadership role where you can shape accounting operations, improve systems, and make a lasting impact on a growing organization, this could be the right next step for you.