Controller

Legence•Beltsville, MD

18h•$165,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bowers Group, a Legence company, is seeking a highly motivated Controller to join our team in Beltsville, Maryland. This is an in-office position. The Controller plays a key role in financial reporting, compliance, and operational support, working closely with the Senior Controller and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
At least seven years of accounting experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or corporate accounting.
Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and percentage of completion accounting preferred.
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong attention to detail; rigorous, methodical, and results driven.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with competing deadlines.
Effective communicator with polished written and verbal skills.
Demonstrated leadership and team development skills.
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with Viewpoint Spectrum and OneStream a plus.
High ethical standards, objectivity, and commitment to confidentiality.
Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.
Construction industry experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); experience with Viewpoint Spectrum and OneStream a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets, interim forecasts, and corporate reporting.
Prepare and analyze internal KPI dashboards, monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and related schedules.
Oversee and coordinate the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
Participate in the annual audit and quarterly review procedures; ensure timely and accurate documentation for external auditors.
Fully utilize ERP software to achieve financial and operational objectives on a timely basis.
Assist in tax documentation preparation and prepare schedules that will help support the data.
Collaborating with the IT department to maintain financial records and system processes.
Identify workflow gaps and implement process improvements to streamline operations.
Ensure efficient policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place and followed.
Maintain and monitor capital expenditures and fixed asset accounting (depreciation, additions, disposals).
Manage and supervise AR, AP, job costing/contracts, and the general ledger.
Develop and maintain effective percentage of completion accounting and project forecasting in collaboration with project managers.
Prepare monthly reports for projects, collections, billings, contracts, and WIP (Work in Process) reporting.
Lead or support various operational and financial analyses and ad hoc reporting as requested by management or corporate.
Participate in continuous improvement.
Supervise and develop a staff of 4–8 accounting professionals.
Other duties and analyses as assigned.