Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Mancan Staffing is assisting a local client in Parkersburg, WV, in their search for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and finance operations. This full-time, exempt role oversees the full accounting cycle, financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning, with hybrid office location and competitive compensation.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on financial expertise with strong leadership, process improvement, and the ability to deliver accurate financial insight

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including controller roles.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Experience with job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll and closing.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Manage job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion reporting.
• Oversee invoicing, billing, and revenue accounting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Develop internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate tax compliance with external accountants.
• Provide financial analysis and KPIs to leadership.
• Manage banking, credit, and relationships.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff.
• Partner with operations on cost tracking and profitability.

Skills

CPA license

Leadership

GAAP reporting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Project costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

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

Required

• 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
• Mancan offers our temporary employees full benefits such as paid vacations, holidays, 401K, as well as vision, dental, and medical.