Stephen K. Ball

Partner

Direct:  410.900.1308
Main: 410.685.5512
Email: 
Download press photo

Steve Ball, CPA, CVA, CCIFP, director of Gross Mendelsohn’s Construction & Real Estate Group, provides audit, review, compilation, tax, business valuation, succession planning and consulting services to construction contractors, architects and engineers.

Recognized as a construction industry expert in the Mid-Atlantic business community, Steve enjoys sharing his insight with members of the construction community.  He co-authored an article called, "Contractors, how is your accounting software working for you?," in "Construction & Accounting Taxation," a national construction industry publication. He presented “Strategies for improving profitability and succession planning” at the 2010 Mid-Atlantic Build Expo in Washington, DC. Steve has published numerous articles in the Baltimore Business Journal, including “Handle change orders well and contractors can boost reputation” and “Selling construction business to employees a good succession plan.”

Named to SmartCEO magazine’s prestigious “SmartCPA” list, Steve is past chairman of the Construction & Real Estate Committee of BKR, a leading global association of accounting and advisory firms. Steve is a member of the Building Congress & Exchange, Associated Builders & Contractors, American Subcontractors Association and Construction Financial Management Association.

Passionate about working with his clients on every aspect of their business, Steve often finds himself counseling clients on “life issues” as well. After all, entrepreneurs pour their heart and soul into their businesses, so it is inevitable to have business spill over into entrepreneurs’ personal lives, and vice versa. Clients regularly seek Steve’s counsel on important business and life decisions, a testimony to the intimate and trusting bond he maintains with them.

Many of Gross Mendelsohn’s staff members view Steve as a helpful mentor who champions their professional and personal development. In fact, Steve helped launch a leadership and mentoring group within the firm. The leadership group, popular with the firm’s staff, is led by Steve and another partner and provides mentoring to the future leaders of the firm. About 20 staff members participate in monthly meetings, where group members discuss leadership qualities that help shape the firm’s culture. Under Steve’s leadership, the group has discussed how they can incorporate the “seven habits of highly successful people” into their roles in the firm, and the qualities that make great teams.

In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant, Steve is a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional. The prestigious CCIFP designation is earned only by those with specialized expertise in the construction industry. As a Certified Valuation Analyst, Steve provides business valuation services for the firm’s clients and other professionals.

Education

  • Bachelor of business administration degree in accounting, James Madison University (1984)

Just for fun

  • With six children, Steve and his wife have a full house.
  • Unlike most people, Steve thoroughly enjoys public speaking, both in professional and personal settings. As a ruling elder and treasurer in his church, he regularly teaches Sunday school and has been called upon to deliver sermons when the pastors are unavailable.

Affiliations