Controller

Mancan; West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education support

Career growth

Job summary

Mancan Staffing seeks an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and finance operations for the Parkersburg area office. This full-time, exempt role demands strong technical accounting skills, leadership, and strategic financial planning to support growth and strong internal controls.

You will manage the full accounting cycle, financial reporting, and tax coordination, and partner with operations on profitability analysis and cost tracking. Hybrid work options available in West Virginia.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, including Controller roles.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations: GL, A/P, A/R, payroll, month-/quarter-/year-end closes.
• Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage job costing, WIP reporting, and percent-of-completion accounting.
• Oversee project invoicing, progress billing, and recurring revenue accounting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate tax compliance with outside accountants and auditors.
• Provide financial analysis, KPIs, and reporting for decision-making.
• Manage banking, credit, and lender relationships.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff.
• Collaborate with operations on cost tracking and profitability analysis.

Skills

CPA license

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting ERP

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Controller: Department: Finance / Accounting

Location: Parkersburg, WV Area Office / Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt (Salaried)

Compensation: $100,000$115,000 base + performance bonus (Target total compensation: $110,000$132,000)

Mancan Staffing is assisting a local client in their search for an experienced Controller to lead their accounting and finance operations. This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the full accounting cycle, financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on financial professional with strong technical accounting skills, leadership experience, and the ability to provide valuable financial insight to company ownership and leadership. This role will play an important part in supporting continued growth by improving processes, strengthening internal controls, and providing accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes


• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards


• Manage job costing and project accounting, including work-in-progress (WIP) and percentage-of-completion reporting


• Oversee project invoicing, progress billing, and recurring revenue accounting


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management efforts


• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures


• Coordinate tax compliance with outside accountants, auditors, and tax professionals


• Provide financial analysis, KPIs, and reporting to support business decisions


• Manage banking, credit, and financial relationships as needed


• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff


• Partner with operations and project teams on cost tracking, profitability analysis, and financial planning

Qualifications

• Active CPA license


• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller, Assistant Controller, or accounting management experience


• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting


• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting


• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and advanced Excel skills


• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills


• High level of integrity and attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience in construction, security integration, low-voltage, or other project-based industries


• Experience with recurring revenue accounting


• Familiarity with ERP or PSA platforms


• Experience managing banking, bonding, or lender relationships


• CMA or additional professional certifications

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $100,000$115,000 based on experience and qualifications


• Annual performance bonus opportunity


• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and holidays


• Paid continuing education, professional dues, and license renewal support


• Professional growth and advancement opportunities