Controller

USAM DC•Manassas, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

USAM DC, LLC, a high-end architectural millwork firm based in Northern VA, is looking for an experienced and strategic Controller to support our growing and fast-paced operations. This role is responsible for leading the company’s accounting, finance, and payroll functions, ensuring a strong and sustainable financial control environment. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, results-driven mindset, along with strong leadership and attention to detail, to oversee financial operations and support business decision-making. The Controller will manage day-to-day accounting activities while also driving financial strategy, partnering closely with leadership to ensure accurate reporting, effective cash flow management, and alignment with organizational goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related
5-7 plus years of managerial accounting and financial management experience within a construction or manufacturing environment
Advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite products
Solid understanding of US GAAP required
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines
Strong business intuition and ability to perceive how financial data relates to operational decisions
Ability to work without direct supervision, and efficiently manage tasks and time
Strong leadership and organizational abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or CMA highly preferred
MBA preferred
Advanced ERP experience is a plus
Experience with Construction Project Accounting or WIP accounting strongly preferred
Experience working in a growing, fast-paced environment strongly preferred
Merger and acquisition finance experience

Responsibilities

Manages all accounting operations, including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, revenue recognition, equity management, banking, and payroll.
Oversees the month-end close process, reporting, and account reconcilements.
Leads annual budget development process.
Prepares cash flow analysis and cash flow forecasts to establish and meet working capital requirements.
Expert in job costing, percentage of completion accounting, and monthly WIP closing.
Collaborates with the CEO and leadership team to meet P&L and working capital targets.
Conducts research and investigation into budget and forecast variances and makes recommendations revisions as required.
Monitors customer account aging and manages internal/external collections process.
Ensures compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements through the maintenance of well-organized and structured accounts and records.
Supervises the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements and other reports required by government regulation.
Hires, leads, manages, and develops a high-performing, efficient, and productive accounting, project accounting, and payroll team.
Develops and documents business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Responsible for interfacing with outside auditors, tax professionals, and other consultants to complete annual audit and other projects as needed.
Develops KPI’s, forecasting, and insights to communicate understanding of underlying issues that affect the results.
Responsible for executing timely and accurate reporting requirements for external parties such as lenders, board members, etc.
Other duties as assigned.