Controller

Prospectblue; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ProspectBlue is partnering with a growing organization in the Toano, VA area to identify an experienced Controller for its leadership team. This hands-on role combines day-to-day accounting leadership with financial oversight and business partnership.

The Controller will lead the accounting function, ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and provide financial insight to support growth. Onsite Monday–Friday in Toano, with potential flexibility based on policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or in a similar accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proven experience leading the month-end close process.
• Experience overseeing AP, reconciliations, sales tax compliance, and external tax relationships.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Oversee general ledger activity, financial reporting, and supporting schedules.
• Review bank and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and vendor payment processes.
• Oversee sales tax filings and related compliance.
• Coordinate annual tax filings and work closely with external tax advisors.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support pricing, profitability, and business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiencies.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, financial planning, and strategic business initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Lead and support the accounting team while fostering a collaborative, accountable environment.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Accounts payable

Reconciliations

Sales tax compliance

External tax relationships

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Epicor Kinetic ERP

Job description

ProspectBlue is partnering with a growing and well-established organization in the Toano, VA area to identify an experienced Controller to join its leadership team.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys combining day-to-day accounting leadership with financial oversight and business partnership. The Controller will lead the accounting function, ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthen processes and internal controls, and provide financial insight to support the organization’s continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes
• Oversee general ledger activity, financial reporting, and supporting schedules
• Review bank and corporate credit card reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable and vendor payment processes
• Oversee sales tax filings and related compliance
• Coordinate annual tax filings and work closely with external tax advisors
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Provide financial analysis and insight to support pricing, profitability, and business decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiencies
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, financial planning, and strategic business initiatives
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Lead and support the accounting team while fostering a collaborative, accountable environment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• 5+ years of experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or in a similar accounting leadership role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Proven experience leading the month-end close process
• Experience overseeing AP, reconciliations, sales tax compliance, and external tax relationships
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA designation
• Experience with Epicor Kinetic ERP
• Conversational Spanish with strong English fluency

Work Environment

This is an onsite, Monday–Friday position in Toano, VA. Flexibility or occasional remote days may be available based on company policy and seasonal business needs.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established and growing organization
• Significant visibility and partnership with senior leadership
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on accounting operations and processes
• Hands-on role combining accounting leadership, financial analysis, and strategic partnership
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment
• Opportunity to help shape and improve the accounting function as the organization grows