Controller - Hands-On Finance Leader, Path to CFO

City-Wide-Facility-Solutions; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental plan

PTO

Job summary

City Wide Facility Solutions, Richmond, VA, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for the Richmond operation. This hands-on role oversees a small accounting team and focuses on GAAP-compliant financials, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The successful candidate will have 1–2+ years of Controller experience, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to mentor staff while driving improvements across billing, reconciliations, and general ledger

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1–2+ years of Controller experience with ownership of the accounting function.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial statements, reconciliations, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Hands-on with day-to-day accounting while also strategic.
• Experience mentoring accounting staff.
• CPA, CPA candidate, or pursuing CPA preferred.
• Experience in service-based, construction, franchise, or multi-revenue environment is a plus.
• Experience in smaller or mid-size business is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting function, while remaining hands-on with key accounting activities and financial processes.
• Manage and develop the Bookkeeper, providing direction, oversight, and appropriate checks and balances.
• Oversee contract billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Review financial transactions and reconciliations for accuracy and investigate discrepancies or unusual activity.
• Lead the monthly close process and ensure financials are accurate and completed on a timely basis.
• Review the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow each month, identify trends or discrepancies, and determine the appropriate action needed.
• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports in accordance with GAAP and company standards.
• Handle more complex accounting responsibilities, including year-end adjustments and other technical accounting matters.
• Understand and manage the company's unique accounting structure, including separate payables for independent contractors and traditional vendors.
• Provide financial insight and reporting to office leadership, helping translate financial information into actionable business decisions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with City Wide Corporate and other internal resources as needed.
• Support internal and external audits and provide requested schedules and documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and efficiencies.
• As the business grows, assume additional accounting responsibilities and ultimately support the financial operations of multiple locations.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance or related

Job description

City Wide Facility Solutions, Richmond, VA, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for the Richmond operation. This hands-on role oversees a small accounting team and focuses on GAAP-compliant financials, month-end close, and financial reporting.

The successful candidate will have 1–2+ years of Controller experience, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to mentor staff while driving improvements across billing, reconciliations, and general ledger