Controller

Paul Davis Canada

. Manage all accounting operations, including the production of timely financial statements, WIP reporting, and comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeNorthern Virginia • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all accounting operations, including the production of timely financial statements, WIP reporting, and comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations.
Apply strong knowledge of project/job cost accounting, percentage-of-completion methods, and WIP reporting to ensure project profitability is transparent and accurate.
Analyze operational data to drive growth and profitability; review overhead expenses and job costs to implement corrective actions when necessary.
Forecast and manage cash flow. Oversee daily banking transactions and maintain adequate company insurance and vendor compliance files.
Ensure timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns, licenses, and prevailing wage reports.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, specifically within the construction or manufacturing industries.
Proven ability to manage and develop a team while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
Advanced mastery of Excel and PSA/QuickBooks (or similar accounting software); adept at learning new systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

project/job cost accountingpercentage-of-completion methodsWIP reportingfinancial statementsbalance sheet reconciliationscash flow forecastingoverhead expense analysisjob cost analysistax return filingvendor compliance

Soft Skills

team managementaccuracyconfidentialityanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsattention to detailadaptability