Regional Controller – HVAC / Mechanical

Midway Mechanical Services; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

HSA contributions

Life insurance, LTD, and EAP

Up to 20 PTO days

7 paid holidays

Executive visibility

Job summary

Midway Mechanical Services is seeking a Regional Controller to lead accounting operations across our Intermountain West business units. This high-visibility role partners with operations leadership to drive profitability and ensure timely financial reporting in a fast-growing regional market.

The role requires 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong GAAP knowledge, WIP and job costing expertise, and a background in construction/HVAC industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2–3+ years of leadership experience
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Experience with WIP reports and job costing is required
• Background in construction, HVAC, mechanical contracting, or service industries is required

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes across regional entities
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
• Monitor KPIs, job costing, WIP schedules, and variance analysis
• Ensure GAAP compliance, including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Oversee and mentor regional accounting staff
• Partner with operations leaders to drive profitability and financial discipline
• Support annual audits and compliance requirements
• Implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Construction accounting

WIP reports

Job costing

Forecasting

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Regional Controller - HVAC / Mechanical

Location: Denver, CO (On-Site)
Company: Midway Mechanical Services

Lead Regional Finance for a Growing Mechanical Contractor

Midway Mechanical Services is seeking a Regional Controller to lead accounting operations across our Intermountain West business units. This is a high-visibility leadership role supporting a fast-growing region within one of the nation's leading mechanical contractors.

If you have strong construction accounting experience, understand WIP and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and are ready to expand your regional impact - we want to connect with you.

About the Role

As Regional Controller, you will oversee financial operations across multiple Intermountain West entities. You will partner closely with operations leadership, support growth initiatives, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.

This role reports to senior finance leadership and plays a key role in regional strategy and performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes across regional entities
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
• Monitor KPIs, job costing, WIP schedules, and variance analysis
• Ensure GAAP compliance, including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Oversee and mentor regional accounting staff
• Partner with operations leaders to drive profitability and financial discipline
• Support annual audits and compliance requirements
• Implement process improvements and strengthen internal controls

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 2-3+ years of leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting
• Experience with creating/managing WIP reports and job cost accounting (required)
• ERP system experience (NetSuite or similar preferred)
• Background in construction, HVAC, mechanical contracting, or service-based industries (required)
• Hands-on leader comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel occasionally throughout the Intermountain West

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation

• $140,000-$175,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• HSA contributions
• Life insurance, LTD, and EAP

Work-Life Balance

• Up to 20 PTO days
• 7 paid holidays

Career Growth

• Executive visibility
• Regional leadership scope
• Advancement opportunities within a national organization

About Midway Mechanical Services

Midway Mechanical Services delivers commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing solutions across the Midwestern United States.

With 700+ employees and 20 offices across 9 states, MMS continues to expand rapidly - and the Intermountain West is a key growth market.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Integrity - Doing the right thing, always
• Well-being - Creating a safe, healthy environment
• Craftsmanship - Pride and professionalism in our work
• Teamwork - Supporting one another to serve our customers
• Growth Mindset - Continuous improvement, personally and professionally