Business Controller

TriSource; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TriSource in Maryland is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all financial operations for a growing commercial construction business. This role blends hands-on construction accounting, operational leadership, and process improvement, with a strong emphasis on scaling the organization’s financial infrastructure for the next 5–10 years.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction accounting, GAAP proficiency, and a proven track record implementing ERP systems, driving growth, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of construction accounting or financial management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience with: WIP reporting, Job costing, Construction financial operations, Proficiency with construction ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Track and control project costs vs. budget.
• Prepare and analyze WIP reports, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Partner with Project Managers and operations teams to review financial performance and drive improvements.
• Assess and improve existing accounting systems, workflows, and procedures.
• Evaluate and implement construction ERP systems and financial technologies.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and financial regulations.
• Oversee payroll, AP, AR; coordinate with CPA firms, clients, and auditors.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial policies.
• Conduct subcontractor prequalification reviews and manage cash flow/weekly forecasting.
• Develop and track KPIs tied to financial and project performance; deliver insights to executive leadership.

Skills

Construction accounting

Financial systems implementation

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

WIP reporting

Job costing

Internal controls

Cross-functional leadership

KPI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Construction ERP systems

Job description

Highly experienced Controller to lead and optimize all financial operations for a growing commercial construction business. This role blends hands-on construction accounting, operational leadership, and process improvement, with a strong emphasis on helping scale the organization's expected growth over the next 5-10 years.

The ideal candidate is not only technically strong in construction accounting but also has a proven track record of driving growth, implementing systems, and building scalable financial infrastructure within a construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Track and control project costs vs. budget
• Prepare and analyze:
• Work-in-progress (WIP) reports
• Balance sheets
• Cash flow statements
• Partner with Project Managers and operations teams to review financial performance and drive improvements
• Assess and improve existing accounting systems, workflows, and procedures
• Evaluate and implement construction ERP systems and financial technologies
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and financial regulations
• Oversee:
• Payroll
• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Coordinate with CPA firms, clients, and auditors for financial reviews and audits
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial policies
• Conduct subcontractor prequalification reviews
• Manage cash flow and weekly cash forecasting
• Develop and track KPIs tied to financial and project performance
• Deliver consistent reporting and insights to executive leadership

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 10+ years of construction accounting or financial management experience
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• Demonstrated experience with:
• WIP reporting
• Job costing
• Construction financial operations
• Proficiency with construction ERP systems
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis capabilities

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or CCIFP certification
• Experience in small-to-mid-sized construction firms