Controller

Job Description

Description:

If you're passionate about financial accuracy and integrity, and you're ready to lead a dynamic finance team, we want to hear from you! Join Sprague Pest Solutions as our Controller and help drive our financial success.

In this role, you'll be the go-to person for making sure our financial reports are accurate and follow all the right rules. You'll keep our financial statements in check, ensure we meet all regulatory requirements, and put effective financial controls in place. You'll lead our finance team in preparing consolidated financial statements and operational reports, perform detailed account reconciliations, and provide strategic financial insights to help us make informed decisions to scale for future success.

What we do at Sprague:

Pests pose a serious threat to public health and our world's food supply. Food-borne illnesses as a result of bacteria transmitted by pests sicken millions of people annually. Sprague's highly trained and dedicated team is driven to design and deliver pest management programs using the latest technology and products to safeguard people, property, and food, and leave the smallest environmental footprint.

Working for Sprague means passionately delivering uncompromising service. We focus on our commitment to our clients and ourselves; consistency, accountability, respect; teamwork among co-workers, our clients, and the community; and environmental responsibility in our approach to pest prevention.

What you'll get working here:

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 annually to start (depending on qualifications), plus annual performance incentives

Pride in your work and the Sprague mission

A supportive team environment based on family values

Unlimited growth opportunities, with continuing education and leadership training

Benefits:

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance within 30 days of hire

401K after 1 year, with 100% match up to 3% plus 50% match up to 6%

Paid time off: Personal time available day 1, holiday and vacation time after 90 days

Childcare assistance and college savings plan

What you'll do:

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility for the Controller is to ensure accuracy of the company's reported financial results and alignment with generally accepted accounting practices. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the implementation of effective financial controls. The Controller will lead the finance team in preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and operational reports, lead a team in performing detailed account reconciliations, and providing strategic financial insights to support informed decision-making and organizational growth.

Essential Functions:

- Financial Management and Reporting:

Lead the preparation of consolidated financial statements, business activity reports and regulatory reports

Coordinate the financial statement reviews to ensure compliance with Federal, state and bank requirements

Analyze financial details to identify development opportunities and areas for improvement

Ensure consolidation and intercompany eliminations are appropriately maintained

Manage accounting and reporting for a portfolio of not fewer than 25 entities

- Financial Planning and Strategy:

Prepare and report out financial forecasts and annual budgets

Coordinate and direct financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities

Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions

- Asset Management:

Manage the asset portfolio of leases to optimize financial results, including vehicle fleet and buildings

Determine depreciation rates for capitalized items and advise on purchase, lease, or disposal actions

Perform due diligence and purchase accounting activities for acquisitions, as necessary

Oversee the revenue recognition process, including cash receipts application

- Payroll:

Oversee all aspects of employee payroll and benefits including calculation, disbursements, bonus accrual, benefits payments

Manage financials related to self-insurance, including estimating liabilities, tracking claims, and ensuring adequate reserves

- Tax:

Prepare and file annual tax returns or provide financial information for external accountants

Perform tax planning and compute, withhold, and account for payroll deductions

- Cash and Investment Management:

Monitor cash flow and reserve levels to ensure legal and regulatory compliance

Receive, record, and authorize disbursement requests in line with company policies

- Internal Controls and Compliance:

Optimize current accounting processes for scalable growth and cost optimization

Develop, document and maintain internal controls focusing on segregation of duties and retention of evidence of review and approval

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, federal and state directives, and current accounting standards

- Leadership and Development:

Supervise and evaluate the performance of accounting and financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions

Lead staff training and development in accounting and reporting areas

· Other duties as assignedRequirements:

Must Haves:

Master's degree in Business Administration preferred, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Management, or a related field required

5-10 years in accounting or financial management

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active license in good standing

Keen eye for detail and accuracy with bias for process improvement

Proficiency in computer software and systems including, but not limited to Microsoft O365, Sage Intacct, Visio,, billing systems, and web-based portals; ability to learn new software quickly

Ability to pass background screening requirements, including identity, education, credit, and criminal history checks

Nice to Haves:

Professional accounting certifications such as: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Experience as a Citizen Developer with robotic process automation skills

Detailed Job Requirements:

Master's degree in Business Administration preferred, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Management, or a related field required

5-10 years in accounting or financial management

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with customers, peers, and managers

Navigate conflict, recommend options, and facilitate solutions that best serve the customer and the company's objectives and values

Set priorities and manage time to accomplish work goals according to quality standards and deadlines

Design new processes or redesign existing processes to generate efficiency and scalability for growth

Adapt quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced office environment

Perform effectively with minimal direction, self-direct work, and escalate problems to manager where appropriate

Use independent judgment to handle customer issues efficiently

Attention to detail and ability to recognize and correct errors and inconsistencies

Proficiency in computer software and systems including, but not limited to Microsoft O365, Sage Intacct, Visio,, billing systems, and web-based portals; ability to learn new software quickly

Pass background screening requirements, including identity, education, credit, and criminal history checks

Required Qualifications:

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active license in good standing

Preferred Qualifications:

- Professional accounting certifications such as: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

- Experience as a Citizen Developer with robotic process automation skills

Physical Requirements:

Long periods of stationary work, working on a computer, moving between various work areas, going up and down stairs, talking on the phone, working with office/computer equipment, and sitting at desk or table while listening, talking and taking notes.

Disclaimer:

W. B. Sprague Company Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Sprague Pest Solutions is an Equal Opportunity employer and promotes diversity through a culture of inclusion and opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. We are a drug and smoke-free environment.

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