Controller

People MVR; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Roofing is seeking an accomplished Controller to lead the company’s financial operations and provide strategic insights to support growth across locations. The role calls for owning the accounting function, strengthening processes, and partnering with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategy.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience at the controller level, with strong experience in financial reporting, controls, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with controller-level duties.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience leading an accounting team.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Industry experience in home services/construction/real estate preferred.
• Experience with multi-location operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze P&L, balance sheets, cash flow.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, projections.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and performance.
• Establish and improve accounting controls and procedures.
• Partner with leadership to analyze profitability and expenses.
• Provide financial insights to support decisions.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and GL.
• Collaborate with outside CPA, tax, and financial professionals.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.
• Support financial planning for new markets.

Skills

Controller-level experience

Accounting & finance

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Excel

Multi-location operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Payroll software

Job description

Preferred Roofing is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the company’s financial operations and provide the financial insight needed to support continued growth.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on financial leader who can take ownership of the accounting function, strengthen financial processes, and partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business strategy.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a home services, construction, roofing, real estate, or another operationally complex business environment and understands the financial realities of a growing, multi-location organization.

This position will be based out of our Northridge office and will work closely with company leadership and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare and analyze P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other financial reports
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial projections
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance
• Establish and improve accounting processes, controls, and procedures
• Partner with leadership to analyze profitability, expenses, and operational performance
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decisions
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions
• Work with outside CPA, tax, and financial professionals as needed
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency, reporting, and internal controls
• Support financial planning as the company expands into new markets and locations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with Controller-level experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience managing or overseeing an accounting team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial leaders
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organization
• Industry experience in home services, construction, roofing, real estate, or a similar environment is highly preferred
• Experience with multi-location operations is a plus

What We're Looking For

We're looking for more than someone who can simply close the books. The right person will be a business-minded financial leader who wants to understand how the company operates and use financial data to help drive better decisions. You should be comfortable being hands-on, working directly with leadership, asking questions, identifying issues, and building better systems as the company grows.