Controller

TE Certified Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling•Kennesaw, GA

About The Position

The Controller will oversee the accounting function and play a key leadership role in ensuring accuracy, accountability, and insight across the organization. You’ll work closely with the Director of Finance, executives, and department leaders to support decision-making through timely reporting, sound controls, and data-driven analysis. This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth home services environment, understands COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) accounting, and enjoys building scalable financial processes. You’ll manage an accounting team responsible for AP, AR, payroll, inventory, and commissions while also supporting automation and system integrations across Sage Intacct, ServiceTitan, and CaptivateIQ.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or Controller role.
Strong, hands-on experience with Sage Intacct required.
Experience in COGS accounting required; home service industry experience strongly preferred.
Experience with ServiceTitan and CaptivateIQ (or similar platforms) highly preferred.
Advanced Excel and analytical skills; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reporting, and operational performance analysis.
Proven ability to manage and mentor accounting teams effectively.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong general communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Oversee all daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, and general ledger.
Lead and develop accounting team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and audit requirements.
Provide financial and operational insights that support leadership decision-making and business planning.
Manage the month-end and year-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all accounting records and financial statements.
Oversee COGS accounting, including accurate job costing, purchase order tracking, margin reporting, and inventory controls.
Coordinate with external CPA firms for audits, tax filings, and compliance reviews.
Identify and implement process improvements to streamline accounting workflows and strengthen data integrity.
Prepare and analyze company financial statements, management reports, and forecasts.
Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department leaders.
Manage cash flow planning, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Identify risks and opportunities, monitor performance, and explain variances to support strategic decision-making.
Partner with leadership and other business segments to enhance reporting processes, implement BI dashboards, and automate consolidated monthly reporting with variance commentary.
Perform independent analysis and support new initiatives with a solutions-driven approach.
Oversee accounting operations across Sage Intacct, ServiceTitan, and CaptivateIQ, ensuring accuracy and synchronization between systems.
Support automation, API integrations, and the design of system workflows that improve efficiency and data transparency.
Collaborate with operations and IT teams to ensure accounting processes align with company systems and field activities.