Controller (Baltimore)

About The Team & Role:

Swirnow Building Systems has been a leader in providing innovative architectural and structural systems and solutions to the design and building communities for over 50 years. We are currently hiring for a Controller who will report to the President of Swirnow Building Systems. The Controller will lead our day-to-day accounting operations while overseeing payroll, employee benefits, insurance administration, and related activities. This is a hands-on role that combines accounting leadership with responsibility for key employee-facing programs and processes.

Job Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee the company’s accounts receivable and accounts payable systems, including procedures, documentation, controls, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and appropriate internal controls.
• Manage cost accounting systems and prepare related reporting.
• Manage and reconcile affiliate, related-party, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare company disbursements using multiple payment methods, ensuring appropriate authorization, documentation, and timely processing.
• Review and process employee expense reports, including appropriate coding, documentation, and approvals.
• Prepare standard financial statements and management reports.
• Manage all activities concerning Accounting and Bookkeeping

Payroll & Payroll Compliance

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on a timely basis.
• Manage all quarterly and year-end payroll reporting, filings, reconciliations, and payments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure appropriate handling of payroll-related taxes and deductions.
• Coordinate with payroll providers and other third parties as necessary to ensure compliance and timely resolution of issues.

Employee Insurance & Benefits

• Serve as a primary internal resource for employees and management on HR, benefits, payroll, and employee-related matters.
• Administer the company’s health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance programs, including enrollment, renewals, employee communications, and ongoing administration.
• Manage retirement plans and coordinate with plan providers and advisors.
• Oversee other employee benefit programs and ensure accurate records and timely communications.
• Maintain appropriate employee records and documentation while protecting confidential employee and company information.
• Support the company’s compliance with applicable employment, benefits, payroll, and insurance requirements.

Tax, Insurance & Compliance

• Prepare and/or oversee sales tax reporting and payments on various filing schedules.
• Prepare single member, pass-thru tax returns and k-1s for related entities.
• Maintain records and documentation necessary to support tax filings and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor insurance renewals, coverage documentation, certificates, and related administrative requirements.
• Familiarity with income tax applications and reporting is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s in Accounting and/or Finance
• 20+ years of experience required
• Previous experience in an accounting role; real estate and investment experience a plus
• Working knowledge of applicable accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics and Sage Accounting Software preferred)
• Strong, hands-on accounting experience maintaining general ledgers for a multi-company, non-stocking, wholesale distributor.
• Someone who is detail oriented, a critical thinker, and has strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Pay Range: $80,000-$110,000