Financial Controller

American Residential Services; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company cellphone & laptop

Comprehensive benefits

Telehealth from day one

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Training & advancement

Job summary

American Residential Services is seeking an ambitious Controller to lead accounting and financial activities across our operations. You will manage revenue recognition, cost controls, and month-end close while partnering with the General Manager to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting with 6+ years of experience, 3+ in leadership, GAAP expertise, and hands-on experience with JD Edwards and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline and 6+ years of accounting experience with 3+ years in management.
• Experience as Financial Controller for businesses $25M+. GAAP knowledge.
• JD Edwards experience preferred; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting and finance functions including revenue recognition, job costing, inventory, AP/AR.
• Lead month-end and year-end close.
• Provide financial guidance to GM and managers.
• Partner on forecasts and profitability studies.
• Ensure internal controls and audits.
• Manage, train, and develop the accounting team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Payroll experience

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

JD Edwards

MS Office

Job description

Company Name

Overview

ARS/Rescue Rooter, is part of the nation's largest plumbing, heating and air conditioning service provider in the country and we provide our residential customers with exceptional service, guaranteed. We are currently looking for an ambitious, team-oriented Controller to manage the accounting and financial activities of our Aurora, CO and our Mountlake Terrace, CO operations. You will be an integral part of the leadership team and will drive continuous profitability improvements.

Why Rescue Rooter

• $130k - $150k base salary PLUS Annual Bonus Opportunity!!
• Yearly performance reviews
• Company cell phone & laptop
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Employer paid Telehealth benefits with virtual doctor visits from day one
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Quality, comprehensive training programs
• Opportunities for advancement
• Opportunity to give back to your community through partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, The Tim Tebow Foundation, ARS Cares Program, and More!

Responsibilities

• Management and oversight of all accounting and finance functions to include:
• Revenue recognition
• Job costing
• Inventory Management & Control
• Accounts Payables
• Accounts Receivables & Collections
• Perform and oversee all month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Provide direct support and thought partnership to the General Manager.
• Establish a strong working relationship with line managers to coordinate facility objectives while assisting in cost improvement initiatives.
• Partner with the General Manager and Division Controller on monthly forecasts, revenue planning, profitability studies, and expense analysis and management
• Interface with other service center functional groups (service, sales, dispatch, fleet, customer service, purchasing, safety, HR) to evaluate fiscal impact of current/future activities.
• Ensure adherence to corporate directed financial controls and **escalate** concerns regarding efficacy.
• Monitor financial control within various reporting functions such as material control, purchasing, labor reporting, central A/P processing, etc.
• Prepare and publish accurate and timely monthly financial statements, weekly estimates, quarterly forecasts, annual operating, and capital plans.
• Produce ad hoc reporting and analysis to guide unbiased decision intelligence.
• Meet with management to review variances to budget and variances to estimate to ensure accuracy and mutual understanding of drivers.
• Oversee and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Manage recurring audits and ensure all findings are addressed.
• Manage, train, and develop the accounting team.
• Knowledge and oversight of payroll.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline. Minimum of 6 years of related accounting experience and a minimum of 3 years managerial experience are required. Related education and/or training and/or experience may be considered for substitution.
• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller, managing the accounting and finance operations for businesses $25M+.
• This roll is hands on with month end close procedures, including submittal and review of general ledger transactions. While a CPA is not required, thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
• JD Edwards software experience is preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Payroll experience a plus.
• Demonstrates strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with ability to establish cross functional relationships.
• Proven leadership and possession of problems solving skills.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems to include word processing, spreadsheet software and integrated ERP/ accounting systems.

*This posting may provide details on potential compensation ranges and possibilities. These amounts are not guaranteed and should in no way be construed as an offer. American Residential Services provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, both applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or genetic information, age, military service or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination. For more information about how we collect and use personal information, see our privacy policy here: https://www.ars.com/privacy-policy.