Controller

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.