{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0cfeca678c148f20fad98782","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0cfeca678c148f20fad98782","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0cfeca678c148f20fad98782","title":"Controller","description":"Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is currently seeking a Controller. This is a full-time on-site position that is located in Midlothian, VA (Richmond, VA area).\n\nPosition Summary:\nThe Controller will serve as the organization’s lead accounting professional and will oversee the daily accounting operations of the business while supervising an internal accounting team consisting of an Accounting Associate and a Payroll & Benefits Specialist. The Controller will work directly with the President and senior leadership on all financial matters affecting the company.\nThe role is heavily focused on execution and operational accounting leadership, with responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, managing monthly close processes, overseeing payroll and transactional accounting functions, and ensuring the overall accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial operations.\n\nThe Controller will report directly to the President and play a critical role in maintaining the consistency and reliability of the company’s accounting processes and financial controls.\n\nJob Responsibilities:\nLead all day-to-day accounting operations for the organization\nManage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes\nPrepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity\nOversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, vendor payments, and cash receipts\nManage payroll processes and support benefits administration in partnership with internal stakeholders\nPrepare monthly financial reporting packages and maintain accurate financial records\nEnsure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP standards\nManage cash position, forecasting, and liquidity, serving as the company’s primary treasury resource while maintaining external banking relationships and overseeing daily cash management activities\nOversee sales tax filings and general compliance-related accounting activities\nPartner with outside accounting and tax advisors to support year-end financial review and tax reporting requirements\nSupervise and support a small accounting and administrative team\nIdentify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and maintain operational efficiency\nServe as the primary internal accounting resource for leadership and internal departments\n\nMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline\n5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience\nPrior experience in Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager roles\nStrong experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes\nExperience overseeing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management\nExperience supervising small accounting teams\nStrong understanding of GAAP and internal accounting controls\nExperience working within professional services, consulting, engineering services, or other project-based business environments preferred\nExperience working with ERP or accounting systems (experience with Unanet AE is a plus)\nPrior exposure to government contracting environments or familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations is helpful but not required\n\nIdeal Fit:\nLong-term stability and established company culture\nA hands-on leadership role with direct ownership of accounting operations\nWorking closely with a small collaborative team\nA primarily in-office work environment with consistent schedule expectations\nA manageable workload and healthy work-life balance\n\nCompensation & Work Environment:\nCompetitive compensation package\nFull benefits package including medical benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) match\nTuition reimbursement program\nRole based in Midlothian, Virginia with flexibility to work remote one to two days per week\nStandard work schedule with reasonable flexibility for personal appointments and occasional scheduling needs\n\nCompany Overview:\nPDI is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 PDI has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia.\nOur team’s knowledge and hands-on experience take projects from concept to startup. We support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.\nWe serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.\n\nmYzmtDWExN","company":"Progressivedesignin","rawCompany":"progressivedesignin","city":"Midlothian","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T15:56:32.064Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"541211","title":"Offices of Certified Public Accountants","slug":"offices-of-certified-public-accountants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is currently seeking a Controller. This is a full-time on-site position that is located in Midlothian, VA (Richmond, VA area).\n\nPosition Summary:\nThe Controller will serve as the organization’s lead accounting professional and will oversee the daily accounting operations of the business while supervising an internal accounting team consisting of an Accounting Associate and a Payroll & Benefits Specialist. The Controller will work directly with the President and senior leadership on all financial matters affecting the company.\nThe role is heavily focused on execution and operational accounting leadership, with responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, managing monthly close processes, overseeing payroll and transactional accounting functions, and ensuring the overall accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial operations.\n\nThe Controller will report directly to the President and play a critical role in maintaining the consistency and reliability of the company’s accounting processes and financial controls.\n\nJob Responsibilities:\nLead all day-to-day accounting operations for the organization\nManage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes\nPrepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity\nOversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, vendor payments, and cash receipts\nManage payroll processes and support benefits administration in partnership with internal stakeholders\nPrepare monthly financial reporting packages and maintain accurate financial records\nEnsure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP standards\nManage cash position, forecasting, and liquidity, serving as the company’s primary treasury resource while maintaining external banking relationships and overseeing daily cash management activities\nOversee sales tax filings and general compliance-related accounting activities\nPartner with outside accounting and tax advisors to support year-end financial review and tax reporting requirements\nSupervise and support a small accounting and administrative team\nIdentify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and maintain operational efficiency\nServe as the primary internal accounting resource for leadership and internal departments\n\nMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline\n5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience\nPrior experience in Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager roles\nStrong experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes\nExperience overseeing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management\nExperience supervising small accounting teams\nStrong understanding of GAAP and internal accounting controls\nExperience working within professional services, consulting, engineering services, or other project-based business environments preferred\nExperience working with ERP or accounting systems (experience with Unanet AE is a plus)\nPrior exposure to government contracting environments or familiarity with FAR/DFARS regulations is helpful but not required\n\nIdeal Fit:\nLong-term stability and established company culture\nA hands-on leadership role with direct ownership of accounting operations\nWorking closely with a small collaborative team\nA primarily in-office work environment with consistent schedule expectations\nA manageable workload and healthy work-life balance\n\nCompensation & Work Environment:\nCompetitive compensation package\nFull benefits package including medical benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) match\nTuition reimbursement program\nRole based in Midlothian, Virginia with flexibility to work remote one to two days per week\nStandard work schedule with reasonable flexibility for personal appointments and occasional scheduling needs\n\nCompany Overview:\nPDI is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. 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