Controller

Fireline Sprinkler LLC•Appleton, WI

45d

About The Position

Fireline Sprinkler, LLC is a full-service fire protection contractor specializing in the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of commercial fire sprinkler systems. Our mission statement reflects our purpose: "Your Life Safety is Our Life's Work." We are looking to hire a dynamic Controller who will serve as a key member of the leadership team, be responsible for the strategic oversight and integrity of the company's financial operations. This role ensures the accuracy of financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the development of effective financial controls to support organizational growth.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 + years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities, with a strong preference for experience in construction-based accounting environments.
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation strongly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership ability with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.
Advanced proficiency in accounting systems, ERP platforms, payroll, and tax preparation software.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into strategic insights.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Proficient in accounting, payroll, and tax preparation software.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required

Nice To Haves

master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic advisor to the President and leadership team on financial, operational, and growth initiatives.
Evaluate business performance profitability, and return on investment of strategic initiatives.
Participate in annual strategic planning & long-range forecasting.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
Oversee project accounting and job cost reporting.
Review contract profitability, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, and earned revenue calculations.
Monitor project underbilling, overbilling, backlog, and gross margin trends.
Partner with operations to identify and address project financial risks and opportunities.
Ensure accurate percentage-of-completion accounting and revenue recognition.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, coordinate audit activities and ensure accurate and timely completion of annual audits.
Provide oversight of payroll operations for union and non-union employees.
Manage company cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.
Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts.
Oversee borrowing facilities, lines of credit, and covenant compliance.
Optimize working capital through management of receivables, payables, and inventory.
Serve as executive owner of Foundation ERP financial processes.
Lead implementation and optimization of accounting and financial reporting technologies.
Develop dashboards and reporting tools for operational and financial decision-making.
Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy across company systems.
Establish and monitor company-wide credit and collection policies.
Review aging reports and collection performance metrics.
Partner with project and service leaders to improve cash collections.
Lead initiatives to reduce bad debt exposure and DSO.
Oversee sales and use tax compliance across all operating states.
Manage annual property tax filings and business registrations.
Coordinate tax planning initiatives with outside advisors.
Oversee financial reporting requirements.
Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain accounting and finance personnel.
Establish department KPIs and performance expectations.
Build succession plans for key finance positions.