Job Details
Company Overview
Design and Production Inc. is a renowned builder of museum experiences, offering a comprehensive range of specialty services for museums and high-profile institutions. With 75 years of experience in the local community, D&P is now part of the global museum business of Chargeurs, a public company based in Paris, France. The Company s expertise lies in prefabrication consulting, project management, exhibit engineering, detailing, prototyping, installation, media, and lighting systems. Projects are custom, large scale, complex, multi-year experiences.
Position Summary:
The Controller will provide financial leadership and support special projects, serving as a key business partner to the CEO and collaborating with the corporate finance team in Paris, France.
Responsibilities:
Foundational Accounting and Financial Principles:
- Ensure financial integrity and compliance with local tax regulations.
- Supervise and advise on general accounting matters.
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Lead month- end closing activities and manage budget projections.
- Prepare and distribute standard monthly management reports.
- Lead corporate audit processes.
Accurate Reporting and Partnerships:
- Ensure compliance with Division and Corporate reporting processes.
- Utilize and map local accounting software with Corporate Finance requirements.
- Produce and deliver data in accordance with Corporate Finance requirements.
- Review P&L and formulate monthly financial narratives.
Drive Performance and Provide Business Guidance:
- Contribute a financial, business, and operational point of view based on an understanding of all company projects.
- Use of business acumen to analyze opportunities and risk at Company and project level.
- Application of accounting and finance models for long-term, multi- million-dollar projects.
- Oversee cash management.
- Improve profitability by reviewing gross margins and project costs.
- Implement KPI s to monitor project expenditures.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance.
Expected Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Five years of full cycle accounting experience in a business environment, preferably the construction industry.
- US GAAP standards.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controlling, and treasury management.
- Microsoft Office, Excel proficiency.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
A Plus:
- Understanding and experience of IFRS standard 606 (Revenue Recognition).
- Knowledge of OneStream or comparable system for financial reporting.
This is an in-office position located in Lorton, VA.
Design and Production Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected class status. D&P is an E-Verify Employer.