Controller

Layman Diener Borntrager Insurance Agency; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Layman Diener Borntrager Insurance Agency seeks a Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and provide strategic financial input. You will supervise the accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive automation to improve processes while partnering with the CFO on budgeting and forecasting.

The role requires a hands-on leader capable of balancing strategic planning with close attention to detail, maintaining strong internal controls, and aligning with the organization''s BLUEprint

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation (preferred).
• Experience leading accounting system implementations and workflow automation.
• Seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of three years of accounting leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, billing, cash management, fixed assets, reconciliations, and month-/year-end close processes in line with GAAP.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, dashboards and KPIs; support budgeting and forecasting with CFO.
• Assist recruitment, training, performance evaluation, promotion and retention activities for division employees.
• Lead and develop the accounting team; set clear expectations and promote growth.
• Drive process improvements, internal controls, workflows and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as backup for critical accounting functions.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and uphold BLUEprint values daily.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP expertise

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Workflow automation

Budgeting & forecasting

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (preferred)

Job description

Description

The Controller is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving continuous process improvement. This successful individual oversees the accounting team and serves as a key business partner in managing the financial health of the organization. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively balance strategic financial planning with day-to-day accounting responsibilities as needed. The Controller will be highly motivated, adaptable, technology-minded, and passionate about improving processes, leveraging automation, and creating operational efficiencies within a growing organization. The Controller is a leader, coach, supervisor, encourager, teacher, advisor, strategy setter, administrator or visionary depending upon situational demands. As a role model and representative of the organization, the Controller aligns personally with the organization’s values as reflected in the LD&B BLUEprint and models these values daily.

Requirements

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, billing, cash management, fixed assets, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators, while providing financial insights and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives in partnership with the CFO.
• Assist in the recruitment, training, performance evaluation, promotion, retention and termination activities for division employees in alignment with operational objectives
• Lead and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations, fostering accountability, and promoting professional growth.
• Drive continuous improvement by strengthening accounting processes, internal controls, workflows, and technology solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, financial integrity, and risk management.
• Serve as a backup for critical accounting functions.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
• Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success and consistently demonstrate our BLUEprint values every day.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education, Requirements, Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation (preferred).
• Experience leading accounting system implementations, workflow automation projects, and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and financial reporting.
• Seven years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of three years of accounting leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting best practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close processes and preparing financial statements.