Strategic Financial Controller — Growth and Reporting

American Residential Services; Fredericksburg (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Annual bonus plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Total Comfort Heating & Air is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of our Fredericksburg service center. This role partners with the General Manager and department heads to strengthen internal controls, drive performance, and support growth in a fast-paced environment.

The Controller will oversee month-end close, budgeting, financial reporting, and inventory controls, ensuring GAAP compliance and effective financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• At least five years of progressive general-accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ERP systems; JD Edwards a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial-control activities for the service center.
• Partner with the General Manager and department leaders on financial planning and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and inventory controls.
• Analyze financial results across service, sales, dispatch, fleet, HR and purchasing.
• Provide financial reporting, variance analysis, and labor-wage evaluations.
• Establish internal controls for inventory, purchasing, shipping, and labor reporting.
• Conduct profitability and cost-reduction analyses.
• Coordinate monthly statements, rolling forecasts, and annual plans.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Review and reconcile account balances; oversee billing, credit, and collections.
• Recruit, develop, and lead the local accounting team.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Excel

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Comfort Heating & Air is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of our Fredericksburg service center. This role partners with the General Manager and department heads to strengthen internal controls, drive performance, and support growth in a fast-paced environment.

The Controller will oversee month-end close, budgeting, financial reporting, and inventory controls, ensuring GAAP compliance and effective financial planning.