Controller

Location: Ashburn Virginia Headquarters (On-Site)

Since 1996, C2 Essentials, Inc. has enabled small businesses to grow faster, achieve higher profitability, and foster happier employees by delivering market-leading, full-service HR and workforce solutions. At C2, you will find more than a job — you will find an opportunity to build a rewarding career aligned with your goals, aspirations, and values.

Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and people-centered. You will work alongside engaged teammates, partner closely with clients, and take on meaningful responsibilities that stretch your skills. If you are an enthusiastic accountant who enjoys working with data, solving problems, and making a positive impact for people and processes, C2 Essentials is a place where you can build a lasting career.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Controller to join our growing team at our Virginia headquarters. This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional who learns quickly, takes ownership of challenges, and thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment. The Controller will play a critical role in accounting operations, tax compliance, financial reporting, business registrations, and insurance compliance, with a clear path for growth into CFO leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle corporate accounting, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements with a high level of accuracy and timeliness
• Manage general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Handle corporate tax compliance, including Forms 940, 941, and SUTA filings
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure payroll tax compliance
• Manage business registrations and compliance requirements across multiple states
• Conduct accounting and tax research to independently resolve issues
• Effectively manage and prioritize multiple competing deadlines
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients, including complex or high-demand stakeholders
• Proactively identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive process improvements

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in corporate accounting
• Strong leadership skills or demonstrated leadership potential
• Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and concepts
• Experience preparing personal tax returns and with payroll taxes
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically
• Excellent time-management skills with a consistent record of meeting deadlines
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• CPA preferred

What We’re Looking For

• A collaborative team player who enjoys working across departments
• Someone who brings positive energy, accountability, and a strong work ethic
• A self-starter who takes ownership and works effectively with minimal supervision
• A professional eager to grow into a Controller or CFO role and learn all aspects of the business

Why Join C2 Essentials

• Long-term career growth with leadership development opportunities
• Exposure to a wide range of accounting, tax, payroll, and operational responsibilities
• A supportive, performance-driven environment that values initiative, accountability, and results

C2 Essentials, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires regular, in-person attendance at our Virginia headquarters.