Controller

Socket.dev; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and drive automation and process improvements. You will partner with the CFO to deliver accurate financial reporting, dashboards, and key insights while mentoring the accounting team in a growing organization.

The role balances strategic financial planning with hands-on control, requiring strong GAAP knowledge, leadership experience, and a passion for operational excellence in Charlottesville-area or remote-friendly

Qualifications

• Oversee all accounting operations in line with GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, dashboards, and KPIs with CFO support.
• Lead recruitment, training, performance evaluation and development for accounting staff.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and automation.
• Backup for critical accounting functions as needed.
• Maintain attendance and uphold BLUEprint values daily.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, billing, cash management, fixed assets, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning with financial insights.
• Develop the accounting team and promote professional growth.
• Strengthen internal controls and implement technology solutions for efficiency.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and risk management.
• Collaborate with the CFO and leadership on strategic decisions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

Process improvement

Automation

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Automation software

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.