Controller
- Hunt Valley, MD, United States
$140,000 to $160,000 USD / year
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- $140,000 to $160,000 USD / year
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- Posting language
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Original job description
- Financial Leadership & Accounting Operations
- Oversee all accounting functions, including month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting analysis.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team while ensuring strong operational execution.
- Job Costing & Work-in-Progress (WIP) Reporting
- Maintain accurate job costing and project accounting processes.
- Manage monthly WIP reporting, including cost-to-complete analysis, labor and material variances, change orders, and project profitability tracking.
- Identify margin trends and potential project risks early, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management
- Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast expectations.
- Provide clear explanations of variances and key business drivers.
- Reporting & Business Analytics
- Develop management reporting packages and KPI dashboards.
- Deliver meaningful financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
- Monitor trends across revenue, profitability, backlog, and operational performance.
- Systems & Process Improvement
- Improve financial processes and reporting efficiency through system enhancements and automation.
- Support integration and optimization of accounting, payroll, and operational systems to reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy.
- Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate closely with operations, project management, sales, and executive leadership teams.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor, translating financial information into practical business recommendations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Proven experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader with full ownership of accounting operations and financial reporting.
- Strong background in project-based accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, profitability analysis, and cost-to-complete reporting.
- Experience developing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Prior leadership experience managing and developing accounting staff.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience within construction, contracting, mechanical services, engineering, or other project-driven environments strongly preferred.