Controller

The Richmond Group USA; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA is seeking a Controller for a leading construction company in Charlottesville, VA. The role involves leading the accounting function, managing AP, AR, and payroll while providing financial insights to support leadership decisions.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting, strong knowledge in construction accounting, and excellent Excel skills. Join a stable company that values craftsmanship, integrity, and a strong people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Previous accounting experience, ideally in construction or heavy cost accounting.
• Experience with payroll; Davis-Bacon/prevailing wage exposure is a plus.
• CPA or CCIFP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting function including AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Provide financial insight to support decision-making.
• Ensure internal controls and cash flow/project profitability analysis.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

GAAP

Financial reporting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

SQL

Power Query

Power BI

Job description

Controller – Construction

Charlottesville, VA

Want a Controller role where your work actually matters and your voice gets heard? We’re partnering with a highly respected, privately held construction company in Charlottesville that’s built a strong name across Central Virginia. They’re known for doing things the right way: quality work, long‑term relationships, safety, accountability, and a grounded, people‑first culture.

This is a great fit for someone who loves construction accounting, job costing, clean financials, and being a trusted resource to leadership and project teams.

In this role, you’ll lead the day‑to‑day accounting function, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, job costing, project accounting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and cash flow/project profitability analysis. You’ll also work closely with leadership, project managers, and estimators to provide financial insight that supports smart decisions across the business.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous accounting experience, ideally in construction or heavy cost accounting
• Strong knowledge of job costing, project‑based reporting, GAAP, and construction accounting
• Experience with payroll; Davis‑Bacon/prevailing wage exposure is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field
• CPA or CCIFP is a plus
• Strong Excel skills; Vista by Viewpoint, SQL, Power Query, or Power BI experience is a plus
• Organized, proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable partnering with non‑financial teams

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys construction accounting, wants ownership, and values being part of a stable company where craftsmanship, integrity, and follow‑through still matter.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.