Jennifer Schmitz
Glen Burnie,MD
Summary
Corporate Controller with 10+ years of experience leading financial operations for multi-entity construction and specialty trade organizations. Expert in full-cycle accounting, budgeting, job costing, WIP, and cash flow management across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction businesses. A trusted partner to executive leadership, recognized for delivering accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and building scalable financial processes that support growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Controller
Clarksville Construction Services, LLC
Hanover, MD
07.2025 - Current
- Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for four related companies, aligning financial strategy with organizational goals.
- Oversee consolidated financial reporting, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Implemented and strengthened internal controls to improve data accuracy and consistency across all entities.
- Streamlined the month-end close process, improving turnaround time and reliability of financial reporting.
- Partner with operations and executive leadership to improve workflows and financial visibility.
- Manage cash flow forecasting to support operational needs and long-term planning.
- Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term financial planning and growth initiatives.
- Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors, resulting in smooth audits with minimal findings.
- Led implementation of new accounting software, improving efficiency and financial visibility.
Financial Controller
Lighting Maintenance, Inc.
Harmans, MD
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Directed all aspects of the month-end close, delivering timely and accurate financial statements to executive leadership.
- Prepared balance sheets, P&L statements, cash flow reports, and WIP schedules.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to support quarterly and year-end reporting.
- Ensured accurate job costing and proper allocation of labor, overhead, and materials.
- Led and developed accounting staff across AP, AR, payroll, purchasing, and staff accounting functions.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and enhancing internal controls.
- Supported executive decision-making through development of KPIs and financial metrics.
- Managed payroll processing for 138 employees and partnered with leadership on annual budgeting.
- Maintained strong relationship with outside CPA.
Financial Controller
Potomac Abatement
Jessup, MD
12.2019 - 08.2024
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow statements, and WIP schedules 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 support quarterly reporting.
- Performed weekly cash analysis and cash flow forecasting.
- Prepared monthly pipeline and backlog reports for the CEO.
- Utilized cloud-based construction systems including Procore, GC Pay, Yardi, Textura, Exostar, and Vendor Café.
- Managed HR and payroll platforms including Paylocity, ADP, and BambooHR.
- Certified Payroll
Assistant Controller
LS Systems
Arbutus, MD
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
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Towson University
Baltimore, MD05-2022
Skills
Financial Leadership
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cash Flow Management
Job Costing & WIP
Internal Controls
Financial Reporting
Process Improvement
Cost Accounting
Month-End & Year-End Close
Intercompany Accounting
Audit Management
Software
- Jonas Construction
- Foundation
- Deltek
- QuickBooks Enterprise
- QuickBooks Online
- Buildertrend
- ServiceTitan
- Adobe
- Microsoft 365
- Paylocity
- Bamboo HR
- ADP
- Procore
- GC Pay
- Exostar
- Textura
Timeline
Corporate Controller
Clarksville Construction Services, LLC
07.2025 - Current
Financial Controller
Lighting Maintenance, Inc.
08.2024 - 07.2025
Financial Controller
Potomac Abatement
12.2019 - 08.2024
Assistant Controller
LS Systems
08.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Towson University