Controller HVAC
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2025-12-20
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting
Location: New York
Assistant Controller / Controller
Remote (Work From Home)
Schedule: New York (EST) | Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller / Controller to lead corporate accounting and the monthly close process for a growing US-based business. This role is hands‑on and focused on booking journal entries, maintaining clean general ledger records, and preparing accurate financials for reporting
.
This position is not AR/AP- or Treasury‑heavy
. We are looking for a high‑quality accounting professional with strong tenure, proven stability, and the intention to grow long‑term with the company
.
Corporate Accounting & Month‑End Close
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
- Prepare and post journal entries throughout the month (accruals, prepaids, amortizations, reclasses, adjustments)
- Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts with strong audit‑ready documentation
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the general ledger in Net Suite
- Apply and maintain US GAAP–compliant accounting practices
Financial Reporting & Audit Support
- Prepare schedules and support for management and external financial reporting
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reporting packages
- Partner with FP&A, leadership, and external accountants as needed
- Support audit and review processes
, including responding to auditor requests
Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
- Serve as the accounting subject‑matter expert for Net Suite
- Maintain and improve close checklists, reconciliations, and documentation
- Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting
- Identify and implement accounting process improvements as the business scales
Industry‑Specific Accounting (HVAC)
- Apply accounting knowledge specific to the HVAC industry
, including: - Job costing and project‑based accounting
- Revenue recognition for service, maintenance, and installation contracts
- Accruals related to labor, materials, and subcontractors
- Ensure accurate period cutoffs aligned with operational activity
Required
- 6–10+ years of progressive experience in US corporate accounting
- Hands‑on ownership of month‑end close
- Strong working experience with Net Suite
- Solid understanding and application of US GAAP
- Experience booking and reviewing journal entries
- Strong balance sheet reconciliation and documentation skills
- Experience in or exposure to the HVAC or construction services industry
- Stable work history demonstrating long‑term tenure
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Preferred
- CPA (US or equivalent) or CPA‑track
- Prior Assistant Controller or Controller experience
- Experience working remotely with US‑based teams
- Experience supporting audits for US entities
- Highly detail‑oriented and process‑driven
- Dependable, consistent, and deadline‑focused
- Comfortable owning accounting end‑to‑end
- Looking for a long‑term role
, not frequent job changes - Confident working independently in a remote environment
- Fully remote, work‑from‑home role
- New York–aligned schedule
- Clear accounting ownership with minimal operational distractions
- Opportunity to grow into or operate at a Controller level
- Long‑term stability and trust‑based work environment
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