Controller

Title: Controller-CPA Certified

Type: Full time, Exempt

Location: Reston, VA -Hybrid

Reports To: Director of Finance

Visit Us: https://www.mullerec.com/ 

 

Muller is a full-service Site Work Contractor based in Northern Virginia. Our unique technology and systems-driven approach has led us to become a leading provider of sustainable civil construction services throughout Maryland, Virginia, and DC.

Muller Companies is seeking to hire a highly-skilled and experienced Controller who can oversee our accounting operations, and ensure their accuracy and efficiency in our multi-business environment. The ideal candidate will have proven accounting experience, preferably in the construction, real estate investment or skilled trade industry, be detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and be able to efficiently manage multiple tasks at a time.

Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

 

Responsibilities:

AP/AR/ Accounting Tasks (70%)

· Coordinate credit card expense tracking process; monitor bank and credit card reconciliations

· Conduct balance sheet and income statement account reviews and reconciliations on a monthly basis (Muller, DFM and real estate entitiest

· Conduct regular intercompany reconciliations

· AR Check deposits and check/ACH daily recording in QB and Yardi

· Maintenance of various schedules (Insurance coverage s/sheet for all entities, prepaid and accruals for Muller and DFM, real estate entities' security deposits, intercompany benefits)

· Record new loans and equipment purchases in QB

· Prepare monthly journal entries

· Conduct quarterly and annual closeouts

· Conduct soft monthly closeouts, incl. intercompany reconciliations

· Assist with CAM collection tracking/budgets for real estate entities

· Backup AR/AP functions, as needed (

· Assist with training current staff members

· Ad-hoc reporting tasks and analysis

 

 

Financial Tasks (20%)

· Suggest systems/procedures to improve internal controls and efficiency of financial/acctg processes

· Maintain Debt s/sheet, track all notes, summarize covenants, reporting reqs, guaranty and default provisions

· Maintenance of Equipment Sales and Contracts folder. Tracking and monitoring equipment purchases via onboarding checklist

· Assist with new accounting system implementation and staff training

· Set up Employee Loans/payment schedules

· Assist with documenting departmental policies and procedures (i.e, handling sensitive financial data, closeout process, payapp process)

 

Tax-Related Tasks (10%)

· Assist with filing Personal Property tax returns

· Assist with yearly financial review and tax preparation with accounting firm

· Assist with R&D tax credit tracking and yearly filing

· Conduct annual 1099 filing process

 

Requirements:

· 5 years of general ledger accounting experience (private/corporate environment) in multi-entity environment or 3+ years of experience in the asst controller/controller role for a mid-size business

· Bachelor's degree in accounting (or Finance) required.

· CPA designation is required*

· Microsoft Excel intermediate level (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)

· Strong mathematical/analytical skills

· Strong multi-tasking skills

· Strong technical skills or proficiency in financial software and systems

· Attention to detail and accuracy

 

Compensation:

· Competitive Salary + Yearly Bonus

· Paid Holidays and Vacation

· Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance plus additional voluntary plans

· 401K with company match

· Company phone, computer, etc.

 

Muller Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of merit.