Controller

American Pest • Columbia, MD

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

American Pest is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting team and oversee day-to-day accounting operations. The role is responsible for accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting and works closely with the VP of Finance on financial close, internal controls, and scalable accounting practices. The position may suit an experienced Controller or an accomplished accounting professional stepping into the role for the first time.

The Controller oversees the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. The role prepares and reviews financial statements, supports audits, maintains internal controls and GAAP-aligned practices, and helps ensure accurate information flow between accounting, operational, payment, and banking systems. The Controller also improves processes and procedures as the business grows.

The position follows a hybrid schedule: three days per week at American Pest's headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, and two days from home once established in the role.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with accrual accounting.
• Ability to create financial modeling and forecasting tools.
• Strong understanding and functional application of MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities by urgency and importance in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong data entry skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to be a positive, upbeat team player.
• High attention to detail and a desire to get things right.
• Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Acquisition integration experience.
• Experience leading audits and establishing internal controls.
• CPA.
• Experience overseeing a full accounting close cycle and reporting to a larger corporate entity or C-suite.
• Financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations.
• Manage the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, cash management, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and GAAP-aligned accounting practices.
• Support audits.
• Ensure accurate information flows between accounting, operational, payment, and banking systems.
• Improve accounting processes and procedures to support the company's growth and scalability.
• Work closely with the VP of Finance on financial close, controls, and accounting operations.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical PPO options.
• Delta Dental and vision coverage.
• Prescription drug program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
• Health Savings Plans available with qualified plans.
• Competitive salary.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) savings plans.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, with options to buy additional coverage.
• Long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance options.
• Stable, year-round employment with opportunities for growth.
• Paid training.
• Paid time off.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager