Senior Controller

Overview

The Bowers Group – A Legence Company Established in 1984, The Bowers Group is a trusted provider of mechanical construction, service, and repair solutions across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. With over three decades of experience, we serve a wide range of clients—from general contractors and technology-driven organizations to healthcare facilities, government agencies, and property managers. We deliver projects through a disciplined, collaborative approach focused on quality, cost control, and reliability.

Our process includes rigorous equipment selection, detailed reviews, and proactive subcontractor management—helping us anticipate risks, avoid delays, and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient results. Our success is built on a people-first culture of teamwork, accountability, and respect. By investing in our employees and fostering open communication, we create an environment that supports long-term relationships—with both our team and our clients.

About

The Role
The Bowers Group, a Legence company, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Controller to join our team in Beltsville, Maryland. This is an in-office position. The Senior Controller plays a pivotal role in financial reporting, compliance, and operational support, working closely with the Legence Group Controller and other cross-functional teams.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• At least ten years of accounting experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or corporate accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and percentage of completion accounting preferred.
• 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); experience with Viewpoint Spectrum and One Stream a plus.
• 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.

• This is an in-office position based in Beltsville, Maryland.
• Periodic travel may be required for meetings or business…