Controller

Kforce has a client that is seeking a controller in Washington, DC.

Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, construction/project accounting, internal controls, and cash management. This hands-on leader will oversee the close, WIP and job cost accounting, financial reporting, and accounting team while partnering closely with operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and other general ledger activity
• Maintain WIP and over/underbilling schedules, monitoring revenue recognition, margins, and project risks
• Lead project accounting, AIA requisitions/owner billings, job costing, cost-to-complete estimates, retainage, change orders, and project closeouts
• Ensure accurate project financial data within Sage Intacct, Procore, and related systems
• Partner with project and operations teams to resolve job cost, billing, and accounting issues
• Oversee AP, AR, cash reporting, collections, payment workflows, and short-term cash forecasting
• Maintain strong accounting policies, internal controls, approval processes, and segregation of duties
• Support annual audits and financial statement preparation
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, processes, automation, controls, and scalability
• Lead and develop accounting staff across project accounting, AP, and general accounting functions
• Establish clear expectations and coach the team on technical accounting, accountability, and problem-solving
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility
• Construction accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of WIP accounting, job costing, AIA billing, over/underbillings, retainage, and construction revenue recognition
• Experience leading month-end close, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills, business judgment, and attention to detail
• Ability to identify risks, diagnose root causes, and develop practical solutions
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with accounting, operations, project teams, and senior leadership
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• CPA or Master's degree preferred but not required
• Experience with Sage Intacct and/or similar ERP/accounting systems preferred
• Experience with Procore or comparable construction/project management software preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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