Controller - Raleigh, NC

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Overview

American Residential Services, a National HVAC & Plumbing company, has an exciting career opportunity for an ambitious, team-oriented Controller to manage the accounting and financial activities our office. You will be an integral leadership member and will drive continuous profitability improvements.

We offer

• $120k - $130k base salary
• 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:
• 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

What do you need

• 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.

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply today!

Note: This posting outlines potential pay ranges and opportunities, which are not guaranteed and do not represent a formal offer. Additional compensation may be offered based on experience and will be outlined in an offer letter addendum. ARS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Privacy policy available upon request.