CFO/Controller

$93,450 - $122,448/Yr

Ironshore Contracting - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Baltimore, MD

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

Join our team as the Controller in a leading commercial construction company. This critical position plays a key role in managing our financial structure and ensuring strategic financial oversight across all our projects. Your expertise will support our goals of delivering high-quality construction projects on time and within budget. As the Controller, you are responsible for overseeing all financial operations, from project cost accounting to financial reporting. This role demands a keen understanding of the financial dynamics specific to commercial construction, including project-based accounting, cost management, and compliance with construction financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial management of construction projects, ensuring accurate project costing, billing, and budget management.
• Manage the complete cycle of accounting activities, ensuring all financial operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Coordinate with project managers to track financial progress against budgets, identifying variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Develop financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources; and developing action plans.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, tailored for stakeholders within the construction industry.
• Maintain strong relationships with external entities such as banks, auditors, and tax preparers, ensuring compliance and timely completion of audits and tax filings.
• Implement and oversee robust financial controls and systems, enhancing transparency and reducing financial risks in construction projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of financial management experience, specifically within the commercial construction industry.
• Deep understanding of construction accounting software, job cost accounting practices, and revenue recognition principles.
• Proficient in financial forecasting, risk management, and handling multiple project budgets.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues and stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance