Controller

City Wide Facility Solutions•Covington, KY

About The Position

Why City Wide? We’re not just in the building maintenance business — we’re in the relationship business. Our team is dependable, positive, and committed to making things better every day. As a three-time nominee of the Best Places to Work award in Cincinnati and Dayton, and a recipient of the BBB Torch Award for Ethics, we invest in people who care deeply about their work. To lead all aspects of the company’s accounting and financial operations by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial reporting, forecasting, and controls, while serving as a proactive financial leader who develops strong teams and scalable systems to support business growth.

Requirements

5-10+ years’ experience in Accounting/Finance
Progressive leadership experience
Experience with financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting
Highly detail-oriented and excellent follow-through on commitments
Excellent verbal and strong written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and CRM database.

Nice To Haves

Excellent fit to City Wide Facility Solutions core values and mission

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all accounting functions, financial reporting, and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company strategy, operational goals and GAAP standards.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements, oversee cash flow management, forecasting, and liquidity planning to maintain financial stability.
Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and models to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning. Monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis and actionable insights to leadership.
Establish, document, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and scalability. Identify opportunities to optimize and automate workflows across accounting operations.
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing accounting team by fostering accountability, professional development, and operational excellence. Set clear expectations and drive consistent performance.
Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies. Identify and mitigate financial risks while maintaining strong internal controls.
Partner with leadership teams across the organization to provide financial insights, support business initiatives, and guide data-driven decision-making.
Oversee financial systems and reporting tools, ensuring data accuracy, system efficiency, and alignment with business needs. Lead initiatives to enhance financial visibility and reporting capabilities.