<p>A growing, home service-based contracting organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager/ Controller to lead all accounting and financial reporting functions for a small privately held long standing business. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP, while building scalable accounting processes to support continued growth.</p><p>The Controller will serve as a hands-on financial leader and strategic partner to executive management, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and providing financial insight to support operational and business decisions. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in project-based or service-driven environments such as electrical contracting, construction, mechanical, or similar trades.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Financial Leadership & Oversight</p><ul><li>Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 5–6 accounting professionals</li><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insight, analysis, and decision support</li></ul><p>Financial Reporting & Close</p><ul><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</li><li>Prepare and review timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP</li><li>Analyze financial performance, identify trends, variances, and risks, and present findings to leadership</li><li>Ensure consistent and accurate revenue recognition for service and project-based work</li></ul><p>Job Costing & Operational Support</p><ul><li>Oversee job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project margin analysis</li><li>Ensure proper tracking of labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead by job</li><li>Support operational leaders with job profitability reporting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives</li><li>Improve financial visibility across service and project operations</li></ul><p>Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow</p><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts</li><li>Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity</li><li>Oversee billing, collections, and cash application to optimize cash flow</li><li>Support pricing strategies, contract reviews, and margin analysis</li></ul><p>Compliance, Audit & Tax</p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations</li><li>Coordinate with external CPA firms on audits, reviews, and tax filings</li><li>Manage sales tax, use tax, and other industry-specific compliance requirements</li><li>Maintain audit-ready documentation and processes</li></ul><p>Systems, Process Improvement & Scalability</p><ul><li>Own and optimize accounting systems including ERP, job costing, payroll, and time tracking</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Support system upgrades, integrations, and automation initiatives</li><li>Develop scalable accounting practices to support continued organizational growth</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p>Qualifications & Experience</p><p><strong>Required</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>8+ years of progressive accounting experience</li><li>Prior experience in an accounting leadership role</li><li>Experience in a service-based, project-based, or construction-related organization</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting</li><li>Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC contracting, construction, or home services industries</li></ul><p>Key Competencies</p><ul><li>Strong leadership and team development skills</li><li>Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with a strategic mindset</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Strong communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization</li></ul><p><br></p>

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