Controller – Professional Services Firm

Location: Alexandria, VA (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)
Compensation: $150K base salary + small bonus, plus generous benefits including a 10–20% employer 401(k) contribution

Cordia Resources by Cherry Bekaert is partnering with a dynamic consulting firm that supports large-scale infrastructure projects through regulatory strategy and technical advocacy. We are seeking a hands-on, team-oriented Controller to lead finance operations and help shape the firm’s strategic financial future. This is a high-impact leadership role with a clear path to CFO, as the current CFO is retiring.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small finance team (2 direct reports)
• Oversee billing and invoicing for high-volume, multi-format projects (~450 monthly invoices)
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting using Sage Intacct
• Liaise with external tax and audit professionals
• Advise the executive team, including the owner, on financial strategy
• Support forecasting, strategic planning, and expert witness engagements
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• CPA preferred
• Background in consulting, engineering, law, or professional services
• Strong understanding of billing/invoicing and revenue recognition
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems
• Experience coordinating tax and audit activities
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Detail-oriented with strong leadership and communication skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume project environment

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