Controller

Schnabel; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Contributions

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Company Laptop

Company Cell Phone

Job summary

Schnabel is seeking a Controller to oversee the accounting and financial reporting function for a nationwide specialty geotechnical contractor. Located in Sterling, VA, the Controller reports to the CFO and leads the accounting team with operations, payroll, and executive partners to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

The role emphasizes internal controls, audits, and construction project accounting (WIP, job cost).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA required.
• 8+ years in accounting with 5+ in commercial construction.
• Experience as Assistant Controller/Controller in a contractor with $100M–$200M revenue.
• Hands-on with Sage 300 CRE and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities for managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close and reporting.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations and GAAP financial statements.
• Supervise accounting staff and develop the team.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support audits, tax filings and lender reporting.
• Oversee job costing, WIP, payroll allocations and intercompany accounting.
• Partner with operations for project profitability reporting.
• Assist CFO with planning and strategic initiatives.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Active CPA license

Tools

Sage 300 CRE

Microsoft Excel

Power Pivot / Power Query

Job description

THE COMPANY:

Schnabel is a nationally recognized specialty contractor with over 65 years of experience in geostructural design-build and underground construction. With a portfolio of thousands of successful projects across the country, we are known for delivering smart, safe, and cost-effective solutions to complex engineering challenges. We specialize in advanced earth retention systems and other innovative geostructural techniques that create stable, lasting foundations for buildings, infrastructure, and other critical structures. At Schnabel, we combine technical expertise with a hands-on approach to ensure every project starts on solid ground.

ROLE:

Schnabel is seeking a Controller to work in our Corporate office in Sterling, VA. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the accounting and financial reporting function for a nationwide specialty geotechnical construction contractor. This position ensures timely and accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, compliance with GAAP, tax and regulatory requirements, and provides leadership to the accounting team while partnering closely with operations, project management, payroll, equipment and executive leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and reporting processes.
• Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations and financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff while promoting continuous improvement.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support annual external audit, tax preparation and lender reporting.
• Oversee accounting for construction contracts, WIP schedules, job cost, equipment accounting, payroll allocations and intercompany transactions.
• Partner with operations to improve project financial reporting and profitability analysis.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial planning.
• Drive process improvements using Sage 300 CRE, Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Support implementation of accounting best practices and automation initiatives.
• Assist the CFO with special projects, strategic initiatives and executive reporting.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 8 years of experience.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in commercial construction.
• Experience as an Assistant Controller, Controller or Senior Accounting Manager at a construction contractor with approximately $100M–$200M in annual revenue.
• Hands-on experience with Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate (CRE).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas; Power Pivot a plus).
• Strong understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting, job cost accounting, WIP schedules and construction financial statements.
• Experience managing audits and coordinating with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working for a multi-state construction contractor.
• Experience preparing payroll tax and state sales and use tax filings.
• Knowledge of Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate accounting software.
• Familiarity with payroll tax, sales and use tax, business licensing and contractor licensing requirements.
• Experience reconciling bank accounts and general ledger accounts.

SAFETY:

Support the company’s safety and risk management objectives by adhering to established procedures, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, and contributing to the achievement of safety goals through the use of metrics and continuous improvement efforts.

Don’t hurt yourself, don’t hurt anyone else, and don’t let anyone hurt you; a simple philosophy that has been adopted at Schnabel. We live by this belief to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees and subcontractors.

COMPENSATIONS AND BENEFITS:

• Base Salary: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 Depending on Experience
• Eligibility for Company Bonus Plan
• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Strong PTO offering
• Company Cell Phone or Stipend
• Company Laptop and Supporting Technology

Schnabel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. We are an E-Verify employer.