Financial Controller

Silver Springs • Silver Springs, MD • Full Time • $135,000–$170,000 / year

Posted on Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Must haves:

10+ years of accounting experience, 5+ years in an architecture/engineering/planning field or consulting or government contracting environment
4+ years managing staff.
Experience supporting finance and contracts team in accounting for projects in accordance with FAR and DCAA guidelines.
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
1+ years experience in a Controller role.
Has worked in a company of 300+ employees, $40m+ gross revenue, 500+ monthly invoices in recent position as Contoller.
Held a recent position in the A+E (AEP) field.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, CPA preferred.
Proficiency in Deltek Vision or VantagePoint preferred.

Job Summary:

This Controller position earns a competitive salary and great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, a health savings account (HSA), and a flexible spending account (FSA).
We practice what we preach and ensure that our employees also have access to transportation by providing them with financial incentives to bike, walk, or use transit for a better quality of life.
This full-time position typically works a flexible schedule of 40 hours a week.
We also provide employees with the flexibility and necessary equipment to work from home 2-3 days per week.
The Silver Spring office of Toole Design is our corporate headquarters. We are conveniently located just outside of Washington DC in downtown Silver Spring, two blocks from the Silver Spring Metrorail/MARC Station and bus depot.
Our beautiful 8th floor suite offers stunning views of DC and surrounding Montgomery County. The office is easily accessed on foot, by bicycle, and via transit.

A Day in the Life of a Controller:

As the Controller, reporting to the CFO, you'll be the process owner for all accounting functions - ensuring the company's financial health and ability to grow into the future.
You'll be responsible for the monthly, quarterly and year-end close and consolidation processes.
You'll manage payroll, billing, and AP teams. You will also work with our Contracts department, ensuring that the company is in contract compliance with all regulatory requirements, including all statutory taxes and contract-related FAR requirements.
You will use your experience and expertise to create new processes and optimize the current processes.
You will work in a supportive environment that emphasizes collaboration rather than working in silos.

You'll be great here if:

You enjoy leading a team that values your strengths and encourages you to step outside your comfort zone for a more fulfilling career.
You have strong communication skills, whether written, verbal, or graphical.
You can build relationships, have an aptitude for analysis, and are detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
You are adaptable, flexible, timely, and thorough.

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