Controller - CFO

Yorktown, VA | Work from home flexibility

Posted: 04/22/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Category: Accounting - Leadership Job Number: 3419 Pay Rate: $140,000 - $200,000

Job Description

Controller / CFO – Construction – Yorktown – Pay to $200K – Hybrid remote possible – Must be a local candidate

 

A dynamic and successful construction company is seeking a Controller or CFO (depending on experience) to take its accounting and finance function to the next level!

The CFO / Controller is a hands-on leadership role in the trenches of all areas and functions of accounting and finance; and will lead the transformation of the finance function including enhancing systems capabilities, accounting procedures and structure, and financial reporting and analysis.

This is an amazing opportunity for a driven, passionate, and hands-on accounting and finance leader with vast knowledge of the construction industry that is seeking a well-rounded role that will have a true impact for this successful and evolving company!!!

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Hands-on leadership of daily accounting operations including AP, AR, invoicing, banking, investments, and credit cards
  • Perform monthly general ledger close through financial statements
  • Manage, analyze, and provide schedules and reports for WIP
  • Manage and report on cash flow, debt, loans, and lines of credit
  • Take charge of fixed assets, CAPEX, and inventory
  • Track and report financial performance of on-going projects
  • Automate and transform the infrastructure of a small accounting department including process improvements, systems integrations and enhancements, and employee development
  • Utilize forward-looking models and job-cost analysis to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets
  • Provide timely and accurate preparation and analysis of budgets, financial reports, and internal/external financial trends
  • Present regular financial statements and financial and operational reports and analysis
  • Enhance internal controls, budgets, financial reporting, and financial management systems
  • Act as finance business partner in all areas of the organization
  • Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, new projects and strategies, and regulatory action
  • Act as POC for audit, tax preparation, legal, banking, insurance, and bonding; including partnering with CPA firm, financial institutions, and insurance companies and the preparation of necessary financial reports

 

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with master’s degree and/or CPA highly preferred
  • 4+ years of hands-on accounting and finance leadership experience, with proven ability to create a high-performing team and efficient accounting systems and processes
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  • Robust construction industry experience required
  • Thorough knowledge of all areas of accounting operations, general ledger, financial reporting, and GAAP regulations; with the ability to research and remain current on all relative accounting regulations
  • Strong knowledge of job costing and WIP with expert ability to perform project-level financial reporting and analysis
  • Exceptional communication skills with strong ability to form collaborative partnerships throughout business functions and create meaningful presentations to all groups
  • Advanced computer and systems skills including advanced MS Excel and experience with ERPs, with Foundation experience preferred
  • Passion to play a key role in helping a company to improve its accounting and finance infrastructure, with the desire to regularly work in the trenches of accounting

 

Apply today or call me directly: Barbara Field - 757-477-4957

 

Your BRAVA Talent Solutions partners are tenured staffing leaders, with expert experience in finance and accounting. We value our job seekers and use a consultative approach to really get to know you. We strive to maximize your talents and strengths, understand your career goals, and identify the right work culture for you.

If you are seeking a true job search advocate and advisor, let us show you the BRAVA way.

 

 

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with master’s degree and/or CPA highly preferred
  • 4+ years of hands-on accounting and finance leadership experience, with proven ability to create a high-performing team and efficient accounting systems and processes
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  • Robust construction industry experience required
  • Thorough knowledge of all areas of accounting operations, general ledger, financial reporting, and GAAP regulations; with the ability to research and remain current on all relative accounting regulations
  • Strong knowledge of job costing and WIP with expert ability to perform project-level financial reporting and analysis
  • Exceptional communication skills with strong ability to form collaborative partnerships throughout business functions and create meaningful presentations to all groups
  • Advanced computer and systems skills including advanced MS Excel and experience with ERPs, with Foundation experience preferred
  • Passion to play a key role in helping a company to improve its accounting and finance infrastructure, with the desire to regularly work in the trenches of accounting

Additional Information

This is an amazing opportunity for a driven, passionate, and hands-on accounting and finance leader with vast knowledge of the construction industry that is seeking a well-rounded role that will have a true impact for this successful and evolving company!!!

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