Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Our client is a rapidly growing, multibillion-dollar HVAC and mechanical services organization with a strong track record of expansion through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. As the company continues to scale, we are seeking a Controller to lead and strengthen the accounting organization and ensure the financial infrastructure can support continued growth.

The Controller will oversee the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and accounting policies across a complex, multi-entity environment. This is a highly visible leadership position for an accounting professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, acquisitive organization and can balance strategic leadership with a hands-on approach.

The ideal candidate has experience in a large, complex organization
, understands the operational demands of a service-based business, and has successfully led accounting teams through periods of significant growth and transformation.

• Lead the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions across a large, multi-entity organization.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, driving accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and other core accounting functions.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Establish and improve processes designed to support continued revenue growth and increased organizational complexity.
• Partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership team on financial performance, reporting, and business initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including hiring, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Improve the speed and efficiency of the month-end close while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Oversee accounting integration for acquisitions, including opening balances, chart of accounts, systems, policies, and processes.
• Partner with operations, finance, HR, IT, and other business leaders to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Support annual audits, tax compliance, banking relationships, and other external financial requirements.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place across a rapidly expanding organization.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes through technology and ERP optimization.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and other financial planning initiatives as needed.
• Develop meaningful reporting and KPIs that provide management with visibility into business performance.
• Serve as a key financial partner to operational leadership across the organization.
• Support special projects related to acquisitions, organizational growth, systems implementations, and finance transformation.

• Lead a large accounting organization and establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Build a scalable accounting infrastructure capable of supporting continued growth.
• Develop managers and accounting leaders throughout the organization.
• Create consistency in accounting processes and best practices across locations and business units.
• Foster a culture focused on accuracy, accountability, process improvement, and customer service to the business.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Division Controller, or similar senior accounting leader.
• Experience working within a large, complex, multi-entity organization
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• Experience in HVAC, mechanical services, construction, facilities services, field services, industrial services, or another project/service-based environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing sizable accounting teams.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proven track record of improving close processes, accounting operations, and financial controls.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and integrating newly acquired businesses is highly desirable.
• Strong ERP experience; experience with large-scale ERP environments preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with both finance and operational executives.
• Comfortable operating in a high-growth environment where priorities can change quickly.