Corporate Controller - Colonial Beach, VA

This newly opened Controller position based in Colonial Beach, VA will report directly to the company’s CFO and will lead an established accounting team and provide hands-on leadership over both all corporate financial and accounting operations.  This is an excellent opportunity for accounting professionals with management experience ready to progress into a Controller position within a privately held agricultural business with operations throughout North America.  In addition to overseeing financial reporting and monthly accounting procedures, this person will play a key role in corporate finance, process improvement, and financial strategy.  This position will offer a base salary in the $125,000 to $130,000 range plus bonus, and benefits.  Ideal candidates will have 7-10 plus years of professional experience, prior management experience, and preferably related industry experience including exposure with either Produce, Farming, Agriculture, Food, Logistics or Manufacturing organizations whether directly or through public accounting engagements. Candidate must be able to work in the company’s headquarters located in Colonial Beach, VA.

Controller - Job Description

The Corporate Controller will direct and provide hands-on leadership for corporate financial matters including planning, forecasting, cost accounting and general accounting activities. Responsible for all internal and external financial reporting. Responsible for the safeguarding of corporate assets, records, and internal controls

• Manage and lead the accounting team, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.


• Responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting of the businesses


• Oversee financial operations including AP/AR, Payroll job cost accounting, payroll and cash flow management.


• Drive productivity throughout the finance function, with a focus on automating accounting activities, and leading productivity improvements throughout the organization.


• Oversee tax work with internal and external partners and ensure tax compliance with all tax reporting requirements, including income tax, and property taxes.


• Assist with the annual budget process and analytics reporting.


• Assist with monthly inventory reconciliations.


• Manage intercompany transactions.


• Manage fixed asset and depreciation schedules.


• Maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure internal controls are in place.


• Assist with a reliable quarterly cash flow projection process.


• Oversees risk and corporate insurance requirements.


• Develop and manage budgets and cost accounting for the organization, ensuring that spending aligns with strategic goals and objectives.


• Maintain strong relationships with banks, suppliers/vendors, employee benefit contractors, insurance agents.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA or Advanced Degree a plus


• CPA experience a plus


• 7-10+ years of experience in accounting and financial management


• Experience managing accounting staff.


• Implementing and maximizing ERP systems


• Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and strong attention to detail.


• Strong systems, process improvement, and best practices experience