Finance - Controller

Smart Building Technologies • Owings Mills, MD

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About The Position

Smart Building Technologies, a Fidelity Building Services Group company, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead and oversee the organization’s financial and accounting operations. The Controller serves as a key financial partner to business leadership, providing financial oversight, analysis, and support for operational performance and business growth. The role is responsible for financial reporting integrity, accounting practices, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, including month-end and year-end close responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger functions, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, POC accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in local sales and use tax filings.
• Experience with Great Plains or a comparable ERP/accounting system.
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Exceptional knowledge of accounting software and its administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build and maintain professional relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Construction industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, payroll, job costing, and revenue recognition.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and publish monthly financial statements.
• Participate in ECAC meetings and verify financial data is accurate and complete before period close.
• Verify that ECAC outputs and financial statements reconcile and are analytically aligned.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts before financial statement submission.
• Oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting.
• Monitor project costs, revenue recognition, and job profitability.
• Collaborate with corporate accounting to report financial results and provide financial analysis.
• Oversee cash flow management and working capital.
• Lead forecasting and budget analysis, and assist operations with the annual budgeting process.
• Implement company-issued accounting policies and practices to minimize risk.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality control of financial transactions, reporting, and data tagging.
• Prepare and submit local sales and use tax filings.
• Assist with annual audits and perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, workshops, and certifications.
• Career advancement pathways and mentorship from industry leaders.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive salary and compensation package.
• State-of-the-art tools and technology.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior