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Jennifer Schmitz

Glen Burnie

Summary

Finance Controller with over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in job costing, project-based accounting, and financial operations for multi-million dollar projects. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, with a strong focus on optimizing financial performance and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Proven ability to lead month-end closings, implement effective internal controls, and provide clear financial reporting to support project managers and executive leadership. Adept at building strong relationships with auditors, subcontractors, and key stakeholders to support strategic business decisions and drive operational success.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Controller

Lighting Maintenance, Inc.
08.2024 - Current
  • Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Prepare Balance Sheet, P&L, Cashflow, and WIP.
  • Prepare Journal Entry for over/under billings and overhead.
  • Complete journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
  • Ensure job costing is accurate and allocated correctly.
  • Managed entire accounting team which consisted of AP, AR, Payroll, Purchasing, and Staff Accountant.
  • Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Maintained strong relationship with outside CPA.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
  • Supported executive-level decision making through the development of clear KPIs, financial metrics and dashboards.
  • Lead the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency and improved financial tracking capabilities.


Financial Controller

Potomac Abatement
12.2019 - 08.2024
  • Prepared Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and WIP for COO and CFO.
  • Collaborate with 7 Project Managers to ensure job costing, estimate complete, and budgets are accurate for WIP.
  • Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and present to each division .
  • Review contact documents - COI's, Bonding. Waivers.
  • Project Reconciliation.
  • Cloud based construction software - Procore, GC Pay, Yardi, Vendor Cafe, Textura, Exostar.
  • Weekly cash analysis.
  • Cash flow forecasting.
  • Prepare monthly Pipeline and Backlog for CEO.
  • Manage HR Platform - Payloctiy, ADP, Bamboo.
  • Certified Payroll
  • Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting team.

Assistant Controller

LS Systems
08.2015 - 12.2019
  • Ensured integrity of general ledger accounts through regular reconciliations, adjustments, and detailed documentation.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration by partnering with other departments on special projects aimed at improving overall company performance.
  • Record daily cash receipts.
  • Journal Entries.
  • Prepare monthly WIP.
  • Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial statements, supporting company growth and decision making.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable functions with a focus on timely payment processing while minimizing bad debt exposure.
  • Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
  • Managed payroll processing and expenses for 200 employees.
  • Reviewed all contracts

Education

Accounting And Finance

Towson University
Baltimore, MD
05-2022

Skills

  • Internal controls
  • Cash flow management
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Tax compliance
  • Fixed asset management
  • Management accounting
  • Financial management
  • Process improvement
  • Cost accounting
  • Project finance
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Balance sheet management
  • Payroll processing
  • Audit preparation
  • Account reconciliation
  • Staff management
  • Preparing financial statements
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial statement review
  • Statement reconciliation
  • Accounts receivable management
  • AP/AR invoicing
  • Processing payments

Timeline

Financial Controller

Lighting Maintenance, Inc.
08.2024 - Current

Financial Controller

Potomac Abatement
12.2019 - 08.2024

Assistant Controller

LS Systems
08.2015 - 12.2019

Accounting And Finance

Towson University

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