Controller/Bookkeeper - Construction Industry
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Accounting
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk -
Finance & Banking
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Controller / Bookkeeper
Construction Industry
Baltimore, MD
Full Time, Permanent Opportunity, On-site
About the CompanyMaster Care Flooring is a $10 million commercially focused hardwood flooring company crafting and maintaining the finest floors for gymnasiums, stages, historical restorations and other commercial buildings in the DC-Baltimore region. We perform work both directly to end-user clients and through general contractors. Projects often require AIA-style billing, prevailing-wage payroll, and detailed job costing. Our current bookkeeper/controller is retiring, and we are searching for a great new team member.
RoleSummary
This is a critical, hands-on "doer-manager" position which reports into the President. In this role, you will not only set up and maintain accounting systems, controls, and financial reporting, but also execute daily transaction management — including bookkeeping, payroll, billing, reconciliations, and more. You will be largely self-sufficient but supported by one part-time accounting staff member (or possibly working solo), and you will ensure the financial integrity of our construction projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesRecord all financial transactions (AP, AR, cash receipts, vendor invoices, payroll entries, etc.); reconcile bank statements, credit cards, and other accounts regularly; manage invoicing, collections, and ensure customer payments are tracked and applied; process payroll entries, including prevailing-wage / wage-scale payroll as needed.
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; maintain job-cost accounting for construction projects — track labor, materials, subs, and equipment; develop Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, perform over- / under-billing analysis; build and submit AIA pay applications (G702/G703), as needed.
Establish, maintain, and enforce internal accounting controls to prevent errors and fraud; implement and document accounting policies and procedures.
Create cash flow projections to ensure liquidity across projects; support or lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes; provide financial analysis and insights to leadership on project profitability, risk, and cash needs.
Prepare for and support internal / external audit processes; ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards (GAAP or equivalent); liaise with external accountants as needed.
Oversee and mentor any junior accounting or bookkeeping staff; coordinate closely with project managers and operations to translate financial data into project decisions; continuously improve accounting workflows, systems, and processes.
- Operational Execution: Expert at working in transactional bookkeeping and closing the books.
- Strategic Thinking: Able to analyze financial data and provide meaningful business direction.
- Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and fix financial process inefficiencies.
- Adaptability: Capable of shifting between detailed bookkeeping and higher-level financial planning.
- Self-Reliance: Will run bookkeeping functions and financial planning with limited supervision.
- Competitive base salary (reflecting both controller and bookkeeping responsibilities)
- Incentive bonus tied to business performance / cash flow / profitability
- Benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k)
- Paid time off + holidays
- Professional development support
- A role with high impact: you will own the financial books and help drive financial strategy for a growing construction business
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