Legence · 16 hours ago
Senior Controller
Beltsville, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expLegence is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The Senior Controller will be responsible for financial reporting, compliance, and operational support, working closely with the Legence Group Controller and other teams to ensure accurate financial management and reporting.
ConsultingEnergy EfficiencyProfessional ServicesRenewable EnergyService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare and consolidate annual budgets, interim forecasts, and corporate reporting
Prepare and analyze internal KPI dashboards, monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and related schedules
Oversee and coordinate the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
Lead annual audit and quarterly review procedures; ensure timely and accurate documentation for external auditors
Fully utilize ERP software to achieve financial and operational objectives on a timely basis
Oversee review of tax documentation and schedules that will help support the data
Collaborating with the IT department to maintain financial records and system processes
Identify workflow gaps and implement process improvements to streamline operations
Ensure efficient policies, procedures, and internal controls are in place and followed
Maintain and monitor capital expenditures and fixed asset accounting (depreciation, additions, disposals)
Manage and supervise AR, AP, job costing/contracts, and the general ledger
Develop and maintain effective percentage of completion accounting and project forecasting in collaboration with project managers
Oversee monthly reports for projects, collections, billings, contracts, and WIP (Work in Process) reporting
Lead various operational and financial analyses and ad hoc reporting as requested by management or corporate
Drive continuous improvement
Supervise and develop a staff of 4–8 accounting professionals
Other duties and analyses as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
At least ten years of accounting experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or corporate accounting
Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP)
Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Strong attention to detail; rigorous, methodical, and results-driven
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects with competing deadlines
Effective communicator with polished written and verbal skills
Demonstrated leadership and team development skills
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
High ethical standards, objectivity, and commitment to confidentiality
Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred
Construction industry experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and percentage of completion accounting preferred
Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum and OneStream a plus
Benefits
Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D
Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
401(k) retirement savings plan
Company
Legence
Legence provides a comprehensive mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and maintenance services to improve building performance.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.12B2025-12-11Post Ipo Secondary· $434.81M
2025-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $110M
2025-09-12IPO
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Sprau
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Butz
Chief Financial Officer
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