Brand Controller (REMOTE)

TRAC Recruiting•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller / Brand Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for an established residential services business within a growing, multi-company private equity platform. The role owns day-to-day accounting operations, maintains accurate financial records, manages the monthly close, and provides timely financial information to business leadership. The successful candidate will manage the accounting function for a small to mid-sized business and balance detailed accounting execution with business-focused reporting. The position is remote and limited to candidates living in the U.S. West Coast or Midwest who are U.S. citizens or green card holders; occasional onsite visits and travel to company locations may be required. The role does not offer sponsorship and is a direct-hire position, not consulting or third-party work.

Requirements

Experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or Full-Charge Bookkeeper role with responsibility for core accounting functions.
Ability to manage the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, reconciliations, financial statements, and month-end close.
Experience preparing and reviewing financial reports and maintaining accurate balance sheet schedules.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal accounting controls.
Experience supporting financial operations for a small to mid-sized business, ideally with annual revenue of approximately $30 million or less.
Proficiency with accounting systems and financial reporting tools, and strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
Ability to work directly with operational leaders and communicate financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
Ability to work remotely, remain responsive to business needs, and travel occasionally to company locations.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Must live in the West Coast or Midwest region of the United States.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship; must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder.

Nice To Haves

Experience in residential home services, including garage doors, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, or other technician-based service businesses.
Hands-on experience with ServiceTitan or similar field-service management and business operating software.
Experience with Sage Intacct or other cloud-based accounting and financial reporting platforms.
Experience supporting a private equity-backed company, multi-location business, or organization operating within a larger corporate platform.
Exposure to operational reporting, job-level profitability, service revenue, technician productivity, or other field-service business metrics.
CPA certification or progress toward the designation.
Experience improving accounting processes, implementing internal controls, or supporting the transition to more standardized reporting practices.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and reconciliations.
Own and execute the monthly closing process, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and operating performance summaries for business leadership and the broader finance team.
Monitor daily cash activity, reconcile bank accounts, prepare cash reports, and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions.
Maintain supporting schedules and complete timely balance sheet reconciliations.
Work with business leadership to understand financial results, identify trends, investigate variances, and support operating decisions.
Maintain account coding, journal entries, accruals, fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and supporting documentation.
Establish and maintain accounting procedures, documentation, and internal controls, and ensure compliance with GAAP.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis of actual results against expectations.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Coordinate documentation and support external audits, tax filings, and other compliance requirements.
Partner with the platform finance team to maintain consistent reporting practices, accurate financial information, and adherence to accounting standards.