Finance - Controller

Smart Building Technologies, a Fidelity Building Services Group company, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead and oversee all financial and accounting operations for the organization.

The Controller will serve as a key financial partner to business leadership, providing financial oversight, analysis, and support for operational performance and business growth. This individual will be responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, accounting practices, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial management.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), billing, payroll, job costing, and revenue recognition.

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare, review, and publish monthly financial statements.

• Participate in ECAC meetings and ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data prior to closing the period.

• Verify that ECAC outputs and financial statements reconcile and align from an analytical perspective.

• Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts prior to submission of financial statements.

• Oversee Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting.

• Monitor project costs, revenue recognition, and job profitability.

• Collaborate with the corporate accounting team 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 accuracy and quality control over financial transactions, reporting, and data tagging.

• Prepare and submit all local sales and use tax filings.

• Assist with annual audits and perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

• Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle accounting experience, including month-end and year-end close responsibilities.

• Construction industry experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger functions, financial reporting, and accounting principles.

• Experience with job costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, Percentage of Completion (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 the ability to build and maintain professional relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Why you'll love working with us:

We believe that a fulfilling career goes beyond just a paycheck. Here’s how we make sure our team thrives both professionally and personally:

• Professional Development: Access to World Class continuous learning opportunities, workshops, and certifications. 
• Career Advancement: Clear pathways for growth within the company, with mentorship from industry leaders.
• Generous PTO: Ample paid time off to relax, recharge, and explore your passions outside of work.
• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive Health Plans: Including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Competitive Salary: We offer a compensation package that reflects your skills and experience.
• Tech Savvy: State-of-the-art tools and technology to help you work smarter, not harder.
• Base Pay:  $95k - $110k+ - Commensurate with experience.  This range represents a general guideline; however, several factors are considered when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.

About Us:

As the leader in complete solutions for Building Automation Systems, Smart Building Technologies, A Fidelity Company, helps building engineers, building managers, and building owners operate with efficiency centered around Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our specialty is reinvigorating buildings with aged and outdated systems. For buildings with old systems, we provide the most comprehensive overhaul of inefficient systems in the industry. We do this by monitoring and correcting areas of the existing system that are losing heat and energy, prior to connecting all components to a central automated control mechanism to ensure the highest level of energy efficiency. 

Smart Building Technologies is the industry leader in Building Automation Systems, Energy Management Systems, Facility Monitoring Services, Critical Systems Monitoring, and Smart Lighting Solutions. We utilize Open Protocol Technologies to integrate all systems and manufacturers, meaning that existing equipment can be integrated into an established Building Automation System.