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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. 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.
Job Responsibility:
Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 5–6 accounting professionals
Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insight, analysis, and decision support
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
Prepare and review timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Analyze financial performance, identify trends, variances, and risks, and present findings to leadership
Ensure consistent and accurate revenue recognition for service and project-based work
Oversee job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project margin analysis
Ensure proper tracking of labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead by job
Support operational leaders with job profitability reporting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives
Improve financial visibility across service and project operations
Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity
Oversee billing, collections, and cash application to optimize cash flow
Support pricing strategies, contract reviews, and margin analysis
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Coordinate with external CPA firms on audits, reviews, and tax filings
Manage sales tax, use tax, and other industry-specific compliance requirements
Maintain audit-ready documentation and processes
Own and optimize accounting systems including ERP, job costing, payroll, and time tracking
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
Support system upgrades, integrations, and automation initiatives
Develop scalable accounting practices to support continued organizational growth
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
8+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience in an accounting leadership role
Experience in a service-based, project-based, or construction-related organization
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams
Nice to have:
Experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC contracting, construction, or home services industries
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance