Controller

Cambridge Engineering • Chesterfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cambridge Air Solutions is seeking a Controller for people-centric manufacturer to support growth and scaling of multi-site operations, while committed to a mission of enriching every life they touch! ABOUT CAMBRIDGE AIR SOLUTIONS Across 60 years as a U.S. based manufacturer and family-owned business, Cambridge Air Solutions (“CAS”) has successfully installed over 41,000 HVAC systems and remains committed to saving energy and operating costs by creating better indoor environments through improved indoor air quality in manufacturing and warehousing facilities. Cambridge’s design, manufacturing, and testing processes ensure that each HVAC system is certified safe with unsurpassed product quality. For more info about Cambridge Air Solutions and our mission to enrich every life we touch, check us out online at www.cambridgeair.com . Cambridge is excited to announce its search for a Controller who thrives on helping to bring the next chapter of an organization’s vision to life. Reporting to Cambridge’s CFO, our Controller will serve as a senior leader on the accounting team, driving process improvement and operational excellence and motivating a small yet mighty team of accounting professionals to support company growth and a client-centric mission.

Requirements

• You excel in a mission-driven environment with a passion for growing privately held, family-owned business. You enjoy being part of a leadership team who is willing to bring their “whole selves” to work. You understand the challenges of scaling entrepreneurial businesses, and you have a passion for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in financial functions.
• You have gained 4-8+ years of progressive accounting experience , including direct or indirect team leadership.
• Your experience includes strong technical competencies across all relevant software and platforms. You are proficient in Microsoft Applications and have solid experience with ERP systems.
• You bring a broad base of accounting leadership experience including financial reporting and analysis, maintaining budgets, and capital planning. You are well-versed in proactively communicating in a transparent manner with internal and external stakeholders.
• You confidently interact at all levels and react with diplomacy and tact.
• You are willing to serve as a hands-on leader with the ability and desire to flex between strategic and tactical priorities required. Project management skills a plus.
• Your education includes a 4-year college degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public accounting or manufacturing or related industries a plus.
• Familiarity with Epicor ERP a plus.
• Advanced degree and/or CPA a plus, not required.
• Project management skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• LEAD A HIGH-PERFORMING ACCOUNTING TEAM – Lead and align a talented team of 2-3+ accounting professionals. Create a collaborative culture that promotes teamwork, accuracy, timeliness, accountability, continuous improvement, and client-centric service. Coach and empower team members to effectively support all departments and CAS customers. In addition, manage and develop strong external relationships with all third-party banking, insurance, and audit partners.
• SUPPORT ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS & LEAD MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTING – Coordinate the development of the annual budget and monitor monthly performance. Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements. Provide oversight for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and tax reporting. Oversee bank account reconciliations and manage cash flow with. Generate and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to gauge progress toward strategic initiatives. Provide financial analysis and reporting as needed.
• LEAN ACCOUNTING, INVENTORY & OPERATIONS SUPPORT – Partner with operations to develop and maintain simple, transparent, and decision-useful inventory and product flow reporting. Support inventory management by ensuring accuracy in tracking, valuation, and visibility, while helping reduce waste and improve flow. Apply lean accounting principles to provide timely, actionable insights for operations and leadership, enabling better decision making rather than complex cost allocations. Build strong cross-functional partnerships with operations to drive continuous improvement and sustainable business performance.
• DRIVE BEST PRACTICES & SPEARHEAD PROCESS IMPROVEMENT – Identify and implement best practices in accounting management and share external perspective to lead process improvements. Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing all internal controls and financial policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Cambridge Air Solutions offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; PTO; generous paid holidays; company-wide profit-based bonus; employee assistance program; and a matching 401k plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees