Controller

Job Title: Controller

Location: Owings Mills, MD

Reports To: President

Industry: High-End Catering & Hospitality

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

The Controller will be responsible for all aspects of the company's accounting and financial operations for a premier, high-end catering company. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. The Controller will report directly to the company President and play a vital role in decision-making and financial planning. Company has very supportive leadership and a healthy, professional work culture. There is flexibility for remote work due to illness, family obligations, or inclement weather.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close process including journal entries, bank reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage relationships with insurance providers for workers comp and general liability audits.
• Collaborate with external Certified Accounting Professionals (CAP) for monthly financial and year-end activities.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, cash flow projections, and financial forecasts.
• Oversee daily banking activity including check file submissions to Positive Pay and ACH monitoring.
• Review and post company credit card transactions.
• Ensure all accounting practices adhere to GAAP standards.
• Administer company 401(k) plan including payroll deductions and coordination with TPA for year-end census audits.
• Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns (MD, PA, VA, DC, NY).
• File annual license and permit renewals with relevant government entities.
• Supervise and mentor staff responsible for A/P, A/R, and bi-weekly payroll.
• Maintain availability for occasional evening or weekend needs, especially during major events (minimal and infrequent).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with prior leadership or controller experience.
• Proficient in accounting systems (experience with Sage is a plus but not required).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory compliance.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in hospitality, catering, restaurants, grocery, or other service-oriented or fast-paced industries preferred.

Salary: up to 140,000, plus benefits