Strategic Controller — Grow into CFO, Hands-on Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

PTO

Job summary

City Wide Facility Solutions – Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the accounting function for the Richmond operation. This hands‑on leadership role balances big‑picture strategy with meticulous detail, managing a small accounting team and ensuring GAAP compliance.

The Controller will lead month‑end close, review P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, and mentor staff toward long‑term career growth, including CFO‑level progression as the organization expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 1–2+ years of Controller experience with ownership of an organization's accounting function.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial statements, reconciliations, P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Hands-on with day-to-day accounting while also operating at a higher strategic level.
• Experience mentoring accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and stay hands-on with key activities.
• Manage and develop the Bookkeeper, providing direction and oversight.
• Oversee contract billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and GL activity.
• Review financial transactions and investigate discrepancies or unusual activity.
• Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financials.
• Review the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow and identify trends.
• Prepare and/or review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP.
• Handle year-end adjustments and other technical accounting matters.
• Understand and manage separate payables for contractors and vendors.
• Provide financial insight to leadership and support budgeting/forecasting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and coordinate audits.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

GAAP knowledge

Financial statement analysis

Leadership mentoring

Communication to executives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

City Wide Facility Solutions – Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the accounting function for the Richmond operation. This hands‑on leadership role balances big‑picture strategy with meticulous detail, managing a small accounting team and ensuring GAAP compliance.

The Controller will lead month‑end close, review P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, and mentor staff toward long‑term career growth, including CFO‑level progression as the organization expands.