Assistant Controller

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Location: Sterling, VA (Onsite; potential for up to 2 remote days/week after 6 months)

Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $170,000-190,000 base salary + bonus/ownership potential

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

Addison Group is partnering with a growing construction organization in the Sterling, VA area to identify an Assistant Controller. This is a newly created leadership role due to company growth and is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level accounting professional, ideally with a background in the construction industry, who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and driving project-based financial performance in a fast-paced environment.

This role will oversee operational accounting for designated business units and manage a team of 4–7 professionals, including regional controllers, senior accountants, and cost accountants. The position will play a key role in revenue recognition, billing analysis, project risk review, team development, and continuous process improvement across the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee operations accounting for assigned business units and provide leadership to a team of accounting professionals
• Manage revenue and margin recognition, over/under billing analysis, and budget-to-actual project reviews
• Identify project-level financial risks and develop mitigation strategies, escalating major concerns and opportunities to senior leadership
• Lead weekly check-ins with staff focused on technical development, performance, and career progression
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of the accounting team
• Monitor workload distribution and conduct timely performance reviews
• Support process improvement initiatives related to project accounting, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Provide oversight and guidance related to cost accounting, payroll support, and construction accounting practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership and finance teams to support business growth and operational performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• 7+ years of management experience required
• Prior experience leading teams of accounting professionals in a complex environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606 required
• Experience with project accounting, operational accounting, and general ledger oversight
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience coming from a larger-scale organization or complex business environment highly preferred
• Oracle Fusion or similar ERP experience preferred
• CPA or CCIFP preferred
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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