Controller

C; Middletown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

C&C Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric seeks a Controller to oversee all financial activities, ensure integrity, compliance, and align financial goals with business strategy. This senior leadership role requires a detail-oriented, results-driven finance professional capable of building and leading a high-performing finance function.

You will lead AP/AR, GL, payroll, budgeting, audits, and reporting, develop strategies, and mentor the finance team while partnering with operations on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including AP, AR, general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, policies, and regulations while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.
• Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts to support growth objectives and operational efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable recommendations to drive profitability and mitigate risk.
• Prepare and present financial statements and analysis to the executive team, delivering clear insights into key metrics and trends.
• Be the financial thought partner when operations brings a new idea to the table. Work through financial implications and find a viable path.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

MS Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

CPA or CMA designation preferred

Tools

Financial management software

Job description

The Controller oversees all financial activities for the organization, ensuring the integrity of financial operations, compliance with accounting principles, and strategic alignment of financial goals with business objectives. This is a senior leadership role for a detail-oriented, results-driven finance professional ready to build and lead a high-performing finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including AP, AR, general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, policies, and regulations while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.
• Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts to support growth objectives and operational efficiency.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable recommendations to drive profitability and mitigate risk.
• Prepare and present financial statements and analysis to the executive team, delivering clear insights into key metrics and trends.
• Be the financial thought partner when operations brings a new idea to the table. Whether it's a new service line, a pricing change, an equipment investment, or an unconventional growth play, work through the financial implications and help find a path that makes it work.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Oversee the annual audit process, working closely with external auditors to ensure timely completion and compliance.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, insurance providers, and other external stakeholders.
• Lead and develop the finance team, providing guidance, training, and support for professional growth.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting through technology and operational best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA or CMA designation highly preferred.
• Proven experience as a Controller or in a similar senior finance leadership role, preferably in a service industry.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insight.
• Proficiency in financial management software and advanced MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels.
• Demonstrated leadership with a track record of managing and developing finance teams.

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker and a hands-on operator. Someone who can lead a team and still roll up their sleeves when the work demands it. You bring rigor, transparency, and calm to financial complexity, communicate with confidence at every level of the organization, and hold yourself to the highest standard of integrity and performance.

What Onboarding Looks Like

In your first 30 days, you will develop a deep understanding of our financial operations, systems, and reporting structure. By day 60, you will be leading the close process and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. By day 90, you are driving financial strategy, leading your team with clarity, and setting the standard for financial excellence.

The 5 Big Things — What Success Looks Like

• Financial Integrity: All financial records are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready at all times.
• Strategic Insight: Leadership receives timely, clear financial analysis that drives better decisions.
• Operational Control: AP, AR, payroll, and the general ledger run smoothly and efficiently under your oversight.
• Team Leadership: The finance team is developed, aligned, and performing at a high level.
• Continuous Improvement: Financial systems and processes are regularly evaluated and upgraded for efficiency and scale.

About C&C Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric:

Founded in 1965, C&C Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric is a family-owned and operated company proudly serving New Jersey for over five decades. With deep roots in Monmouth County,we’regrown into one of the region’s most trusted names in residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services.

Now in its third generation of leadership, C&C continues to deliver exceptional service, quality workmanship, and a customer-first approach. Our commitment to excellence has earned us repeated recognition from industry leaders like Lennox, as well as long-standing partnerships with respected brands like Costco.

At C&C, we treat every customer like family—and we bring that same energy to our team. Ifyou’relooking to grow your career with a company built on tradition, innovation, and integrity,we’dlove to meet you.

C&C Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electric is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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