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Controller

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce · Harrisonburg-Staunton-Waynesboro Area · 4 days ago
Accounting$120k–$140k/yrFull-time

Posted: 08/24/2026

About the role

The Controller is responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving continuous process improvement. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively balance strategic financial planning with day-to-day accounting responsibilities as needed. The Controller will be highly motivated, adaptable, technology-minded, and passionate about improving processes, leveraging automation, and creating operational efficiencies within a growing organization.

The Controller is a leader, coach, supervisor, encourager, teacher, advisor, strategy setter, administrator, or visionary depending upon situational demands. As a role model and representative of the organization, the Controller aligns personally with the organization’s values as reflected in the LD&B BLUEprint and models these values daily.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, billing, cash management, fixed assets, account reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators, while providing financial insights and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives in partnership with the CFO.
  • Assist in the recruitment, training, performance evaluation, promotion, retention, and termination activities for division employees in alignment with operational objectives.
  • Lead and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations, fostering accountability, and promoting professional growth.
  • Drive continuous improvement by strengthening accounting processes, internal controls, workflows, and technology solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, financial integrity, and risk management.
  • Serve as a backup for critical accounting functions.
  • Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
  • Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success and consistently demonstrate our BLUEprint values every day.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation (preferred).
  • Experience leading accounting system implementations, workflow automation projects, and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and financial reporting.
  • Seven years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Minimum of three years of accounting leadership or supervisory experience.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting best practices.
  • Demonstrated experience managing month-end close processes and preparing financial statements.

Pay

$120,000–$140,000

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