Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Description

Our client is a highly regarded residential service-based construction subcontractor known for reliability, quality workmanship, and long‑standing customer relationships and is recruiting a Controller to join their team. The organization operates in a fast‑paced environment driven by daily service activity, operational efficiency, and strong team collaboration. Ownership is actively engaged in the business and committed to building a high‑performance, people‑first culture.

Controller Position Summary

The Controller will serve as the senior financial leader of the organization and a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. Reporting directly to ownership, this role is responsible for delivering timely, accurate weekly financial reporting and operational KPIs that drive real‑time business decisions.

This is a highly visible, hands‑on leadership position managing a team of three accounting staff while partnering closely with operations, dispatch, sales, and field leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, embraces accountability, and leads with a "no task too big or too small" mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & KPIs

+ Produce accurate weekly financial statements, dashboards, and performance metrics

+ Develop and track key operational KPIs (revenue per crew, utilization, margin by service line, backlog, etc.)

+ Provide actionable insights to ownership and leadership to drive profitability and growth

+ Maintain rolling forecasts and support annual budgeting processes

+ Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity on an ongoing basis

Accounting & Controls

+ Oversee all day‑to‑day accounting functions including general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, and job costing

+ Ensure timely and accurate month‑end and year‑end close processes

+ Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP

+ Manage relationships with external CPA firm, tax advisors, and banking partners

+ Improve processes, systems, and reporting capabilities as the business scales

Leadership & Team Management

+ Directly manage and develop a team of three accounting professionals

+ Establish clear priorities, accountability, and professional growth plans

+ Foster a collaborative, team‑first environment across departments

+ Provide financial education and support to non‑financial leaders

Strategic Partnership

+ Serve as a trusted advisor to ownership on financial, operational, and strategic decisions

+ Participate in executive leadership discussions on growth initiatives, pricing, staffing, and investments

+ Evaluate new opportunities, service offerings, and operational improvements

+ Support technology upgrades, automation, and data‑driven decision making

For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at

Requirements

+ Progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility

+ Experience in construction, subcontracting, home services, or field service-based businesses strongly preferred

+ Demonstrated ability to produce frequent, decision‑ready financial reporting (weekly cadence preferred)

+ Strong job costing and margin analysis experience

+ Proven success managing and developing staff

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

+ Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency

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