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Controller

Robert Half

Owings Mills, MD 21117 • $140,000 to $160,000 / yr • 11/5/2026

Administrative / Clerical , Accounting / Finance , Professional

Job Description

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.