Assistant Corporate Controller

Position Title: Assistant Corporate Controller

Location: Dulles, VA - fully on-site

Assignment Type: Direct hire

Compensation: $180-200K

Benefits: Addison Group's client has benefit offerings that include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Job Description:

• Oversee operational accounting activities for assigned business units.
• Manage and develop a team of 5 accounting professionals, including regional controllers, senior accountants, and cost accountants.
• Provide financial oversight for project accounting, revenue recognition, billing analysis, and risk management activities.
• Support the achievement of business objectives through effective financial reporting, operational controls, and team leadership.
• Direct, mentor, and support accounting team members through regular one-on-one meetings focused on technical growth, professional development, and career progression.
• Assist with recruitment efforts and coordinate comprehensive onboarding programs for new hires.
• Monitor and analyze project financial performance through revenue and profit recognition activities, budget-to-actual comparisons, and billing variance assessments, including overbilling and underbilling reviews for both project and overhead accounts.
• Evaluate project financial health to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Develop corrective action plans to address concerns and communicate significant issues to senior leadership when necessary.
• Allocate responsibilities based on team capacity and business priorities, ensuring balanced workloads and operational efficiency.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback to support employee success.
• Partner with accounting leadership to improve, standardize, and document project accounting procedures, driving greater accuracy, consistency, and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee field payroll and cost accounting functions through the supervision of managers, while providing guidance on union labor requirements, construction accounting practices, and cost control standards.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of general ledger management, project accounting, and operational accounting processes.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. accounting standards, including GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition requirements.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive accounting experience, including previous leadership or management responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems; experience with Oracle is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CCIFP is preferred.