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Job Overview We are seeking an agile, sharp, and highly analytical Controller & HR Director to oversee our dual-focus financial operations and human resources infrastructure. In this critical, hands-on role, you will manage all corporate accounting, multi-entity financial structures, job-costing analysis, and full in-house payroll processing. Beyond technical accounting, you will own the HR lifecycle—ensuring total tax and regulatory compliance while acting as a proactive problem solver who optimizes our operations. As a leader within the organization, you will actively recruit, hire, and manage the internal administrative and accounting support teams to keep our operations running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative design-and-build environment and excel at bringing order to complex data, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities Financial Control & Accounting:

Multi-Entity Accounting:

Manage and consolidate financial records, general ledgers, and month-end/year-end closing processes across multiple business entities.

Cost Accounting & Job Costing:

Execute strict project-based cost accounting, tracking labor hours, raw materials, fabrication overhead, and shipping costs to ensure accurate project profitability metrics.

Software Management:

Oversee daily financial transactions, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) utilizing Sage 100 and QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Tax & Regulatory Compliance:

Lead the preparation and filing of all local, state, and federal corporate taxes, sales taxes for multiple jurisdictions, and industry-specific regulatory reporting.

In-House Payroll, HR, & Team Leadership:

Staff Supervision & Mentorship:

Supervise, mentor, and direct the daily workflows of the accounting and administrative support staff, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and professional growth.

Talent Acquisition:

Own the end-to-end hiring process for all corporate administration and finance roles, from drafting job postings and interviewing to onboarding new team members.

Full In-House Payroll:

Own the end-to-end processing of full in-house payroll, ensuring accurate calculations for hourly fabrication staff, salaried team members, overtime, and benefit deductions.

HR Compliance & Operations:

Manage worker's compensation tracking, employee benefits administration, multi-state labor law compliance, and maintenance of digital employee records.

Operational Problem Solving:

Partner directly with leadership to troubleshoot operational bottlenecks, optimize cash flow, and implement smarter internal controls.

Staff Supervision:

Supervise accounting and administration staff.

Qualifications Required:

Experience:

5+ years of progressive experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant, with demonstrated experience hiring and supervising direct reports (accounting clerks, office managers, or admin assistants).

Industry Context:

Experience working within a manufacturing, construction, or custom fabrication environment is highly preferred.

Software Mastery:

Hands-on, proficient working knowledge of Sage 100 and QuickBooks Online.

Core Competencies:

Strong background in cost accounting / job costing and multi-entity corporate structures.

Payroll & Tax Expertise:

Direct experience managing full in-house payroll processing and a solid understanding of corporate tax compliance.

Problem-Solving Mindset:

A proven ability to look at financial data, identify underlying business problems, and propose strategic, actionable solutions.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources. Prior experience working in the exhibit design, trade show booth fabrication, or commercial millwork industries.

Work Environment Location:

Springfield, VA — Full-time, On-site / In-office.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, standard business hours.

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person