Controller

Robert Half • Boca Raton, FL • 7h ago

Description

A growing, home service-based contracting organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager/ Controller to lead all accounting and financial reporting functions for a small privately held long standing business. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP, while building scalable accounting processes to support continued growth.

The Controller will serve as a hands-on financial leader and strategic partner to executive management, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and providing financial insight to support operational and business decisions. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in project-based or service-driven environments such as electrical contracting, construction, mechanical, or similar trades.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Oversight

Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting

Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 5-6 accounting professionals

Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets

Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insight, analysis, and decision support

Financial Reporting & Close

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

Prepare and review timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Analyze financial performance, identify trends, variances, and risks, and present findings to leadership

Ensure consistent and accurate revenue recognition for service and project-based work

Job Costing & Operational Support

Oversee job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project margin analysis

Ensure proper tracking of labor, materials, subcontractors, and overhead by job

Support operational leaders with job profitability reporting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives

Improve financial visibility across service and project operations

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow

Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts

Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity

Oversee billing, collections, and cash application to optimize cash flow

Support pricing strategies, contract reviews, and margin analysis

Compliance, Audit & Tax

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Coordinate with external CPA firms on audits, reviews, and tax filings

Manage sales tax, use tax, and other industry-specific compliance requirements

Maintain audit-ready documentation and processes

Systems, Process Improvement & Scalability

Own and optimize accounting systems including ERP, job costing, payroll, and time tracking

Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Support system upgrades, integrations, and automation initiatives

Develop scalable accounting practices to support continued organizational growth

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

8+ years of progressive accounting experience

Prior experience in an accounting leadership role

Experience in a service-based, project-based, or construction-related organization

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams

Preferred

Experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC contracting, construction, or home services industries

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and team development skills

Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with a strategic mindset

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing organization

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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