Financial Controller

SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

SERVPRO of Pewaukee & Sussex is seeking a Controller to manage all financial aspects of our operations. The ideal candidate will have expert-level QuickBooks proficiency and at least 5 years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting management experience.

In this full-time role, you'll ensure accurate financial records, manage accounts payable and receivable, oversee payroll, and conduct monthly financial closes. This is an in-office position located in Pewaukee, WI.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in full-charge bookkeeping or accounting management.
• Proven ability to manage QuickBooks independently.
• Experience owning a company's financials from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage QuickBooks and maintain accurate financial records.
• Handle accounts payable and verify invoices.
• Oversee accounts receivable and collections across divisions.
• Run monthly financial close and report results.
• Coordinate payroll across all locations.

Skills

Expert-level QuickBooks proficiency

Full-charge bookkeeping experience

Accounts Payable management

Accounts Receivable management

Bank Reconciliations

Monthly Close Processes

Organizational skills

Accuracy and reliability

Comfortable pursuing payments

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Controller

Location: Pewaukee, WI (In-Office)

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation: $70,000–$90,000 based on experience

Reports To: Ownership

Position Summary

RJ Restoration LLC operates five SERVPRO locations across mitigation, contents, and reconstruction, with annual revenue in the eight-figure range. We need one person to own the financials for the entire business.

This is a hands‑on, full‑charge role. You run QuickBooks, you pay every bill, you collect every dollar, and you keep the books clean and current. You are the single point of accountability for the day-to‑day financial management of the company.

You must be excellent at QuickBooks. That is non‑negotiable.

QuickBooks Management

• Own QuickBooks for the entire company.
• Keep financial records accurate, current, and clean.
• Categorize all credit card statement activity correctly and on time.
• Reconcile all bank and credit card accounts monthly.
• Code expenses and subcontractor costs to the correct job number so each job's costs are accurate.

Accounts Payable

• Pay all business expenses on time, including: Subcontractors, Vendors, Rent, Utilities, Credit card balances, Auto loans, Equipment financing, Insurance, Other recurring and one‑off obligations.
• Verify subcontractor invoices against approved scopes of work before payment.
• Manage vendor records, payment schedules, and 1099 reporting.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Own collections across all divisions: Mitigation, Contents, Reconstruction
• Invoice promptly and follow up persistently with carriers, adjusters, TPAs, and customers until payment is received.
• Track accounts receivable aging.
• Keep ownership informed of outstanding balances and collection challenges.

Financial Close & Reporting

• Run a clean monthly close process and produce monthly: Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, and Current Cash Position Report.
• Coordinate with outside accountants on sales tax and income tax filings.

Payroll

• Run or coordinate payroll across all locations.
• Ensure payroll is accurate and processed on time.

Required Qualifications

• Expert-level QuickBooks proficiency with the ability to manage the system independently.
• 5+ years of full-charge bookkeeping or accounting management experience.
• Proven experience owning a company's books from start to finish.
• Strong background in: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Bank Reconciliations and Monthly Close Processes
• Comfortable and persistent in pursuing payments from insurance carriers and adjusters.
• Highly organized, accurate, reliable, and capable of meeting deadlines without supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in restoration, construction, or trade‑service industries.
• Familiarity with insurance claim billing and job costing.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin contractor sales and use tax.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RJ Restoration LLC | SERVPRO Franchise Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.