Senior Controller

Company Overview For more than 34 years, Advanced has delivered reliable, high-quality janitorial and facility support services to commercial clients across the nation. As a family-owned and operated company, we combine the scale and resources of a national organization with the agility to respond quickly to changing client needs and deliver customized, cost-effective solutions.

Advanced supports a diverse portfolio of environments, including corporate offices, healthcare facilities, educational campuses, event venues, manufacturing operations, and other complex facilities.

Our work directly impacts the cleanliness, safety, and experience of the people who enter the facilities we serve. We maintain high standards through proactive leadership, strong quality-control practices, operational accountability, and a commitment to developing the people who make our success possible.

Position Overview The Senior Controller leads the financial operations of Advanced and is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the company’s financial reporting.

Reporting to executive leadership, this role oversees the corporate accounting function and provides financial analysis and insight to support sound business decisions. The Senior Controller serves as a strategic partner to leadership, translating financial data into actionable insights that strengthen profitability, cash flow, financial controls, and operational performance across a complex, multi-state organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Analysis Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Analyze financial results and variances, providing insights to management on key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.

Prepare and present monthly financial reports to senior management and stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS, as applicable) and company policies.

Manage the company’s general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate and in accordance with accounting principles.

Budgeting and Forecasting Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the President, CEO, COO and department heads.

Prepare and monitor rolling forecasts to identify financial trends and potential risks.

Provide recommendations for improving profitability and cost management based on budget analysis.

Cash Flow and Treasury Management Manage cash flow, including the monitoring of cash balances, accounts payable, and receivable. Maintain a 13 week rolling cash flow model to help leaders make smart spending decisions.

Work with the company leadership to optimize working capital and improve cash management processes.

Oversee credit and collections to minimize bad debt and maintain optimal customer credit levels.

Manage debt compliance by tracking loan covenants and forecasting the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (FCCR) to prevent potential breaches. Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with all banking institutions. Partner with executive leadership to deliver timely financial direction and execute swift corrective measures when necessary.

Internal Controls and Compliance Establish and enforce internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Conduct regular finance and payroll audits and ensure compliance with all tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements (federal, state, and local).Manage relationships with external auditors and ensure the timely completion of year-end audits.

Team Leadership and Development Supervise and mentor a team of accountants and finance staff, fostering a high-performance culture.

Provide training and professional development…