Controller
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Controller to lead the accounting function and provide strong financial oversight for operations in Petersburg, Virginia. This role will guide day-to-day accounting activities, strengthen internal controls, and deliver accurate reporting that supports timely business decisions. The Controller will also partner closely with operational and commercial leaders to improve profitability, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
Responsibilities:• Direct the daily work of the accounting team across core functions such as invoicing, billing, cash application, payroll support, collections, journal entry preparation, and monthly close activities.
• Oversee internal control practices across departments to help ensure adherence to company standards, regulatory obligations, and financial compliance requirements.
• Prepare, review, and finalize financial reporting deliverables on schedule, ensuring leadership and external stakeholders receive accurate information by required deadlines.
• Supervise balance sheet reconciliations and examine financial statements and supporting records for alignment with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Recruit, coach, and develop accounting staff while fostering accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Partner with sales and marketing leaders to evaluate pricing strategies, analyze customer and contract profitability, and support bid preparation and market growth initiatives.
• Provide the General Manager and department leaders with financial analysis and operational insights that support effective planning and sound business decisions.
• Lead credit and collections activities to improve cash flow, while ensuring compliance with established credit practices and service-related policies.
• Manage the financial treatment of capital assets, including additions, transfers, retirements, and related sub-ledger approvals.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, corporate reporting requests, required financial filings, and adherence to workplace safety expectations while taking on other assigned duties as needed.• Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations within a business unit, division, or similarly complex environment.
• Strong background in financial analysis, internal controls, and month-end close processes.
• Proven ability to perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger activity, and financial statement support documentation.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and financial compliance requirements.
• Experience managing audits, budgeting cycles, forecasting activities, and statutory or contractual financial reporting obligations.
• Ability to supervise, train, and develop accounting personnel while coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations.
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