Growth-Focused Controller for Home Services

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 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