Controller

Job Description

Local HVAC Contractor is looking for a Financial Controller.

This role is critical to ensuring the financial success and operational efficiency of the company. The successful candidate will oversee all accounting operations, implement internal controls, manage financial reporting, and ensure full compliance with industry regulations and standards.

The ideal candidate: A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, excited to lead a dynamic accounting team in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. You bring a passion for numbers, a deep understanding of construction finance, and a drive to support operational excellence.

You thrive in an environment built on collaboration, trust, and shared success. Our structure encourages cross-functional support where all leaders are approachable, and participation is expected at all levels. You are motivated to contribute ideas, coach others when needed, and roll up your sleeves to support the team-whether that means problem-solving complex challenges or pitching in on day-to-day needs. You want to make a meaningful impact on the business and are energized by a culture where creativity, teamwork, and initiative are highly valued.

Essential Job Function:

Timely financial reporting

Monthly financial statements

Maintaining efficient internal controls

Adherence to accounting policies and other company policies and procedures

Process benefit enrollments

Resolve client billing issues

Weekly payroll

Prepare monthly union reports

Review accounts receivable and payables

Close the books monthly

Promptly process necessary taxes and fees

Assist with audits

Reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts at month end and update General Ledger

Monthly and annual general journal entries as needed

Manage Work-In-Progress accounting

Prepare work papers annually for CPA

Reconcile accounts

Job Title: Controller

Compensation: $160-180,000/year

Work Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday

Benefits:

Health, dental and vision insurance

Fully funded HSA employer contribution (100% covered for the employee only)

Family/dependent coverage available

Short-term disability coverage

Company-provided Life insurance policy of $20,000.00

401K plan and profit sharing: Employer contributes up to 10% of your annual income with a safe harbor of 3%

3 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for vacation and sick time

7 paid holidays per year

Bonus Program

Car allowance up to $800/month

Company cell phone & laptop

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting

5+ years of financial closing experience (month-end and year-end)

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

3+ years in a supervisory role

Computer-based spreadsheets and reporting

Excellent communication skills

Demonstrated core leadership skills

Ability to engage collaboratively across departments, sharing knowledge and supporting team success across roles and responsibilities

Ability to motivate and encourage others

Demonstrate strength in understanding human relationships and connections

Ability to confront issues head-on using tact and diplomacy

Ability to create/direct sound business strategy and adhere to the plan

Ability to follow directions with written processes/procedures

Strong understanding of financial and managerial accounting principles

Proficient in reading, interpreting, analyzing financial statements and recommending changes needed to improve performance

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Timely in all work and exceptional time management skills

Ability to live and demonstrate the company's mission, vision, and value statements

Strong understanding of fundamental payroll and associated taxes and benefits and how they apply to the actual cost of labor

Full-time