Senior Controller

Legence • Beltsville, MD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least ten years of accounting experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or corporate accounting.
• Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• 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.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and percentage of completion accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate 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.
• Lead 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.
• Oversee review of tax documentation and 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.
• Oversee monthly reports for projects, collections, billings, contracts, and WIP (Work in Process) reporting.
• Lead various operational and financial analyses and ad hoc reporting as requested by management or corporate.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Supervise and develop a staff of 4–8 accounting professionals.
• Other duties and analyses as assigned.

Benefits

• Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees