Corporate Controller

Fountain Comfort Group•Mission, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Fountain Comfort Group (FCG) is a leading multi-state residential HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical services company seeking a seasoned Corporate Controller. This role is a key leadership position responsible for professionalizing financial operations and building a team to support a high-volume, multi-site enterprise. The Corporate Controller will lead a distributed accounting function, manage localized P&Ls, and ensure unified corporate reporting standards. A strong emphasis is placed on team development, process institutionalization, and audit readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
8+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
3+ years managing accounting for a multi-site organization (e.g., home services, construction, or distributed healthcare).
Proven track record of building and managing accounting teams across multiple locations.
Extensive experience leading full-scope external audits.
High proficiency in enterprise-level ERPs and Field Service Management (FSM) platforms.
Ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial regional managers.

Nice To Haves

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and lead a scalable accounting organizational structure, including recruitment, mentoring, and management of regional accounting staff.
Establish clear KPIs and performance standards for the accounting team.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and provide professional development opportunities.
Oversee financial performance reporting across multiple business units, ensuring consistency in revenue recognition and expense allocation.
Partner with regional leadership to analyze local P&L performance, job costing accuracy, and field labor efficiency.
Standardize financial workflows across all locations for seamless data consolidation and comparative analysis.
Direct the integration of new sites into the FCG financial ecosystem.
Take full ownership of the annual external audit process and act as the primary liaison with auditors.
Ensure all financial records adhere to GAAP and maintain a Corporate Accounting Policy Manual.
Direct corporate treasury functions, including cash concentration, liquidity forecasts, and cash conversion cycle optimization.
Collaborate on building flash reports and operational scorecards.
Implement and monitor internal controls for asset protection and data integrity.
Conduct periodic site visits to ensure adherence to financial policies.
Assist with the preparation of board reporting materials.