Controller

Segrera Associates; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Segrera Associates is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting organization and strengthen financial infrastructure for a rapidly growing, multi-entity service-based business in the United States. You will own close processes, set accounting policies, and drive internal controls to enable scalable growth while partnering with the CFO and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of accounting leadership, CPA, and proven success in large, complex environments, with experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience as Controller or senior accounting leader.
• Experience in a large, complex, multi-entity organization.
• HVAC/mechanical services or project/service-based environment experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• ERP experience in large-scale environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting across a large, multi-entity organization.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, payroll, reconciliations.
• Ensure financial statements comply with U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with CFO and executives on performance, reporting, and initiatives.
• Build and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including hiring and succession planning.
• Drive faster month-end close while maintaining accuracy.
• Oversee acquisitions integration including opening balances and COA alignment.
• Improve processes with ERP optimization and technology.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Multi-entity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing, multibillion-dollar HVAC and mechanical services organization with a strong track record of expansion through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. As the company continues to scale, we are seeking a Controller to lead and strengthen the accounting organization and ensure the financial infrastructure can support continued growth.

The Controller will oversee the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and accounting policies across a complex, multi-entity environment. This is a highly visible leadership position for an accounting professional who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, acquisitive organization and can balance strategic leadership with a hands-on approach.

The ideal candidate has experience in a large, complex organization, understands the operational demands of a service-based business, and has successfully led accounting teams through periods of significant growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions across a large, multi-entity organization.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, driving accuracy, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and other core accounting functions.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Establish and improve processes designed to support continued revenue growth and increased organizational complexity.
• Partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership team on financial performance, reporting, and business initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including hiring, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Improve the speed and efficiency of the month-end close while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Oversee accounting integration for acquisitions, including opening balances, chart of accounts, systems, policies, and processes.
• Partner with operations, finance, HR, IT, and other business leaders to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Support annual audits, tax compliance, banking relationships, and other external financial requirements.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place across a rapidly expanding organization.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes through technology and ERP optimization.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and other financial planning initiatives as needed.
• Develop meaningful reporting and KPIs that provide management with visibility into business performance.
• Serve as a key financial partner to operational leadership across the organization.
• Support special projects related to acquisitions, organizational growth, systems implementations, and finance transformation.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a large accounting organization and establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Build a scalable accounting infrastructure capable of supporting continued growth.
• Develop managers and accounting leaders throughout the organization.
• Create consistency in accounting processes and best practices across locations and business units.
• Foster a culture focused on accuracy, accountability, process improvement, and customer service to the business.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Division Controller, or similar senior accounting leader.
• Experience working within a large, complex, multi-entity organization.
• Experience in HVAC, mechanical services, construction, facilities services, field services, industrial services, or another project/service-based environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing sizable accounting teams.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proven track record of improving close processes, accounting operations, and financial controls.
• Experience supporting acquisitions and integrating newly acquired businesses is highly desirable.
• Strong ERP experience; experience with large-scale ERP environments preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with both finance and operational executives.
• Comfortable operating in a high-growth environment where priorities can change quickly.