Assistant Controller

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dulles Plumbing Group, a VMG Company, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing team in the construction sector. This role reports to the Vice President of Finance and will oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and project financial management across multiple departments.

You will work with Project Managers and operations leaders to ensure accurate project forecasting, monitor costs, and support month-end through year-end close, audits, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction or contracting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP/system experience.
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and GL activity.
• Assist with financial statements and management reporting.
• Review job costing, project financials, and WIP reporting.
• Monitor project costs, revenue, margins, billings, and financial activity.
• Partner with Project Managers and operations for forecasting.
• Oversee AP and assist AR and billing.
• Assist with payroll processing and related accounting.
• Support cash management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist with audits and documentation.
• Support fixed assets, licenses, and property taxes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Provide guidance to accounting team members.
• Assist leadership with financial analysis and special projects.

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking and meeting deadlines

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Dulles Plumbing Group, a VMG Company, is looking for an Assistant Controller to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to expand their experience within the construction industry and take on greater responsibility across accounting, financial reporting, and project financial management.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Assistant Controller will play an important role in the day-to-day accounting operations of the business. This individual will work closely with our accounting team, Project Managers, and operational leadership to maintain accurate financial information, monitor project performance, and support the continued growth of the organization.

Dulles Plumbing Group is a VMG Company.Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is a full-service commercial HVAC and Plumbing contractor serving the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. As part of our continued growth, Dulles Plumbing Group joined VMG in 2026, bringing together two organizations with a strong commitment to quality, service, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger activity, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with financial statements and management reporting.
• Review job costing, project financials, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting.
• Monitor project costs, revenue, margins, billings, and other financial activity.
• Partner with Project Managers and operations leaders to support accurate project forecasting and financial reporting.
• Oversee and support accounts payable and assist with accounts receivable and billing.
• Assist with payroll processing and related accounting functions.
• Support cash management, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support annual financial audits and preparation of supporting documentation.
• Assist with fixed assets, business licenses, BPOL, personal property taxes, and other financial requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting team members.
• Assist finance and executive leadership with financial analysis, special projects, and other initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction, mechanical contracting, general contracting, or specialty contracting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both financial and operational teams.

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with financial and operational leadership while gaining broad exposure to the financial side of a growing construction organization. We're looking for someone who can contribute today while continuing to develop into a stronger financial leader as the organization grows.

The right candidate will be hands-on, accountable, analytical, and comfortable working across both accounting and operations.

No sponsorship is available for this position.

Dulles Plumbing Group, a VMG Company, is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is at will.