Corporate Controller

Legacy Search Advisors; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Legacy Search Advisors is partnering with a well-established and growing Specialty Construction company in the Baltimore Metro area, seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the finance function amid leadership succession. This role offers high visibility, strategic influence, and the chance to shape financial strategy.

Hybrid work schedule, a family-friendly culture, and the opportunity to build and mentor a strong finance team as the company expands its footprint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Construction or project-based experience is required.
• Accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Strong financial reporting and operational accounting background.
• Experience managing or mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a finance team and partner with leadership.
• Drive process improvements and financial planning.
• Influence business decisions and strategic growth.
• Help shape the company’s financial future.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Operational accounting

Staff mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Build More Than Financials. Help Build a Growing Company.

Legacy Search Advisors is partnering with a well-established and growing Specialty Construction company in the Baltimore Metro area that is looking for its next Corporate Controller due to a pending retirement.

In an industry where strong leadership, operational excellence, and financial discipline drive success, this role offers the opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team while helping guide the next phase of growth.

Strong growth trajectory

Hybrid flexibility

Lead and develop a team

This isn't a back-office accounting position.

This is an opportunity to partner with leadership, influence business decisions, drive process improvements, and help shape the financial future of a company that continues to gain market share and expand its footprint.

Whether you're an experienced Controller looking for a fresh challenge or an ambitious Assistant Controller ready to take the next step, this role offers the visibility, autonomy, and career runway that professionals rarely find in today's market.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA is Strongly Preferred
• Construction or similar Project-Based Experience is CRITICAL & REQUIRED!
• Accounting & finance leadership experience
• Strong financial reporting and operational accounting background
• Experience managing or mentoring staff

Why People Are Interested:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Stable and growing organization
• Opportunity to make an impactLong-term career growth
• Reasonable lifestyle w/ a family-oriented culture