What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Frederick Fox?
*Open to candidates up to 100 miles away (further commuters can work remotely, with occasional on-site visits)
*Role is 50/50 hands-on / leadership
*Must have a strong track record of accounting process automation / improvement
We are currently recruiting a Director of Accounting / Controller role for a rapidly growing organization in Chesapeake, VA. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both leading and rolling up their sleeves and who has a proven track record of process improvement and automation. You’d manage the accounting team of 4-5 people, run the monthly close, oversee multi‑entity consolidation, handle portfolio accounting, partner closely with operations and finance, and lead GAAP audit and lender reporting.
Selling Points Include
--Great benefits
--Industry leading, thriving company
--Strong long‑term career path for advancement
Role Focus: 50/50 split between hands-on and leadership
Essential Duties:
- Close & Financial Reporting: Drive the monthly close process, prepare monthly/quarterly GAAP financial statements, and lead multi-entity consolidations.
- Complex Technical Accounting: Own accounting for debt/equity instruments, internally developed software (ASC 350-40), and loan portfolio accounting (ASC 326).
- Treasury & Credit Compliance: Manage daily cash forecasting, bank administration, borrowing base calculations, and lender compliance reporting.
- System & Process Optimization: Enforce internal controls, SOPs, and cost accountability while streamlining processes through ERP capabilities and modern AI tools.
- Audit & Governance: Serve as the primary lead for external annual audits, lender diligence, and field exams.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in Accounting or Finance
- 7 years Accounting experience
- 3 years’ Accounting team leadership
- Strong experience managing month-end close
- Strong track record of automation / process improvement (regarding Accounting processes and/or Accounting related technology)
Keywords: Controller, process automation, continuous improvement
Salary : $160,000 - $185,000