Senior Controller

Mechanical Services of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MSI is a full-service HVACR contractor that designs, builds, operates, and maintains commercial heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. The Senior Controller leads accounting operations, financial reporting, and the internal control environment. Reporting to the CFO, this role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, enhances internal controls, and provides leadership in budgeting, compliance, and financial process improvement. The position partners with operations and department leaders, supports organizational growth and scalability, and contributes to a fast-paced, family-oriented workplace emphasizing teamwork, results, honesty, and integrity. The role is exempt and is based onsite, as indicated by the job posting tag. Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes benefits. MSI is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
8–12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
Experience managing and leading accounting teams.
Strong GAAP and financial reporting expertise.
Financial analysis skills and business acumen.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance leaders and build strong relationships across the organization.
High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
Results-driven, detail-oriented, and proactive approach.
Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibility for personal, coworker, and community safety while performing job duties.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification preferred.
Construction industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and the internal control environment.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close processes.
Prepare and review reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting estimates.
Ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal policies, and maintain consistent accounting processes.
Serve as the primary accounting lead for internal audits.
Analyze monthly results, variances, trends, margins, cost drivers, and operational performance metrics.
Support annual budgeting and reforecasting by ensuring reliable baseline data.
Translate accounting results into clear, business-relevant insights.
Support short-term cash forecasting in coordination with the CFO.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting and operational processes.
Maintain and enhance internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Support SOX compliance and internal audit activities; identify control gaps and financial and operational risks in accounting and transactional processes.
Partner with operations and department leaders on financial matters.
Support due diligence for acquisitions, large projects, and strategic initiatives.
Drive continuous improvement and standardize accounting and finance procedures to support growth and scalability.
Observe applicable safety, health, and loss-prevention rules, practices, procedures, and safe-work instructions.