Remote Project Controller Jobs in Washington, DC

Job Description

KBS CFO, one of the early adopters of the CPA-led, Virtual CFO model, is in search of a Accounting Manager to join our team.

We have been providing Client Accounting Service solutions to growing businesses since 2004. We are focused on our clients succeeding, sustaining and growing.

Recognizing that there are many talented individuals that have a lot to contribute to an organization, but, are either not able to, or prefer not to work full time, KBS CFO has developed a business model that provides employees with an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute, while providing the ability to perform job responsibilities in a virtual and flexible work environment.

Organization is structured to accommodate those looking for a very rewarding position while allowing for work/life balance.

You will be responsible for managing the accounting operation as a part of a team for 5 - 10 clients

Primary responsibilities for the position include:

• Managing and oversight of the general accounting function(s), including the records and operation of accounting systems, the gathering and reporting of financial information
• Financial reporting interpretation, analysis and review
• Virtual meetings with clients to discuss the financial results and ensure that KBS is providing the client with the services and accounting information needed to grow and prosper
• Projecting accounting data to show effects of proposed plans on investments, cash, and overall financial condition
• Assures standard accounting procedures are adhered to and supervises the maintenance of the accounting and voucher files.
• Trains and manages team members
• Ensures longer-term functional objectives are translated into shorter-term tasks
• Establishes processes/procedures, when necessary, to ensure the effective and efficient operation of a somewhat complex function
• Special projects as needed
• Meeting financial reporting and other deadlines aligned with a conventional accounting department

The background and experience of candidates interested in applying for the position should include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA or CGMA designation preferred
• Industry knowledge - as a complement to strong accounting foundation, specified knowledge regarding job costing, manufacturing, government contracting, start ups, preferred
• 6-8 years of experience, including 2 years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated accounting software proficiency: Intacct, QuickBooks Online and similar products
• Prior financial reporting experience, including historical and forecast reports and related analyses.
• Strong technology adoption skills
• Proficiency adopting technology to automate accounting processes
• For those choosing to work virtually, home office environment conducive to productivity and ensuring the security of client information (minimum system requirements must be met)
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and relationship building skills.
• Team player with a positive – ‘can do’ approach

Interested candidates please submit cover, resume and compensation requirements

Job Type: Full-time (Open to part-time for those that have a preference to support work/life balance)

Required education:

• Bachelor's

Required experience:

• 6+ years of accounting experience
• 2+ years of supervisory

While the headquarters are in Kensington, Maryland, KBS CFO has been functioning as a fully remote employer since inception. Currently our employees work in Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, and Texas.

KBS CFO is a proud provider of CFO, Controller, and the full range of Accounting Department services to growing business. Unlike many other organizations that provide solutions when they are not performing audit or tax functions, our sole focus is, and has been since 2004, on the success, growth, and sustainability of the organization.
We are the one-stop solution provider, addressing the financial and technology elements of running a growing business in today’s economy, including:
• CPA/CGMA CFO Strategic Advisory
• CPA skilled Controller Supervision
• Reporting Insights and Metrics
• Planning / Strategy
• Business Process Automation, with specialties in manufacturing, inventory, ecommerce and other complex accounting work flows
• Accounting Department services including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and all of the major functions of the accounting department, with supervision
• Building and maintaining accounting departments for growing companies