Regional Controller – HVAC / Mechanical

Midway Mechanical Services; Seattle (WA); 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

Paid time off

Job summary

Midway Mechanical Services seeks a Regional Controller to lead accounting operations across the Intermountain West business units, driving financial discipline and timely reporting. This on-site role partners with operations leadership to support growth and profitability.

As a senior finance leader, you will oversee multiple entities, mentor staff, and influence regional strategy while ensuring GAAP compliance and robust internal controls in a fast-paced mechanical contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2–3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with WIP and percent-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Background in construction, HVAC, or mechanical contracting.

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

GAAP knowledge

Construction accounting

WIP reporting

Job costing

Leadership

Financial reporting

Travel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Description

Regional Controller - HVAC / Mechanical

Location: Seattle, WA (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