Controller – Finance, Payroll Compliance & Systems

A hands-on Controller will lead accounting operations, payroll compliance, and payroll systems management for a growing multi-state telecom and infrastructure services organization onsite in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company’s day-to-day accounting functions and overall financial administration.
• Oversee general ledger activities and the month-end close process.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain the accuracy and reliability of financial records.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and financial reviews.
• Develop, implement, and enforce financial policies and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee payroll administration processes and internal controls.
• Ensure payroll operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on multi-state payroll compliance.
• Manage payroll tax compliance and state registrations.
• Track employee work locations and state-specific payroll obligations.
• Maintain payroll tax jurisdictions and ongoing maintenance.
• Collaborate with HR on employee classifications, payroll changes, and compliance matters.
• Review payroll reports and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Support payroll issue resolution and corrective actions as needed.
• Establish payroll controls to minimize errors and compliance risk.
• Lead or assist in implementing and optimizing ADP payroll and workforce management systems.
• Ensure payroll system configurations align with multi-state operations.
• Validate payroll tax setup, earning codes, deductions, approvals, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with ADP implementation teams and internal stakeholders during system deployments.
• Develop payroll administration procedures and system documentation.
• Identify automation opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Provide leadership to payroll and accounting staff.
• Support development and expansion of payroll team responsibilities.
• Establish accountability and process ownership within Finance and Payroll.
• Create training materials and procedural documentation.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between Finance, Payroll, HR, and Operations.
• Develop and maintain internal financial and payroll controls.
• Identify operational and compliance risks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and approval workflows.
• Support workers' compensation reporting and compliance activities.
• Monitor contractor payments and classification compliance.
• Maintain audit readiness across financial and payroll functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• CPA designation preferred but not required
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting, finance, payroll, or financial operations experience
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role overseeing accounting, finance, payroll, or related functions
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-state payroll environments
• Experience with payroll tax compliance and payroll administration controls
• Experience implementing or managing payroll systems, preferably ADP
• Experience supporting field-based, project-based, telecommunications, construction, utility, infrastructure, or similar operational workforces strongly preferred
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing payroll personnel preferred

Technologies

• ADP
• ADP Workforce Now
• ADP Payroll
• QuickBooks
• Microsoft Excel

Position Summary

FiberCom seeks an experienced and hands-on Controller to provide leadership and oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll compliance, financial controls, and payroll systems administration for a growing multi-state telecommunications and infrastructure services organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll regulations
• Payroll tax compliance expertise
• Understanding of federal and state labor laws impacting payroll
• Solid grounding in financial reporting and accounting principles
• General ledger management and closing processes
• Internal controls and risk management proficiency
• Budgeting and forecasting capabilities
• Workers' compensation administration knowledge
• W-2 and 1099 compliance oversight
• Payroll system implementation and administration experience
• Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools proficiency
• Payroll and HRIS platforms familiarity
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, ADP Payroll
• QuickBooks familiarity
• Competence with various financial reporting systems

Success Measures

• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• Successful implementation and optimization of ADP
• Payroll compliance across all operating states
• Reduction in payroll errors and corrections
• Strengthened internal financial and payroll controls
• Audit readiness and regulatory compliance
• Development and progression of payroll staff into expanded responsibilities
• Increased operational efficiency through automation and process improvements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment
• Prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and interaction with employees and leadership
• Occasional travel may be required