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Financial Controller – MEP Industry Experience
Location
United States
Posted
38 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Serve as a trusted advisor to industrial services business presidents, tailoring financial insights to their operational needs.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations that support both short- and long-term strategic decisions.
• Lead full-cycle accounting operations including A/P, A/R, GL, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and payroll.
• Manage month-end and year-end closes, including reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and deferred revenue adjustments.
• Oversee inventory accounting and food/product costing, ensuring accurate valuation and minimizing waste or shrinkage.
• Maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast and recommend solutions to optimize working capital.
• Prepare trial balances, variance analyses, and financial reporting dashboards using OneStream or similar platforms.
• Collaborate with company leadership on budgets, quarterly planning, and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Deliver KPIs that reflect operational performance, including food cost %, labor cost %, sales per square foot, and margin trends.
• Identify and implement process improvements across accounting systems, POS integrations, and reporting workflows.
• Assist in developing internal controls and documenting financial procedures specific to restaurant and retail environments.
• Streamline inventory management practices, including tracking perishable goods, multi-location stock, and seasonal adjustments.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in a Controller or Senior Accounting role
- Proven experience in the mechanical, electrical or plumbing industries
- Background in small to medium-sized businesses; fractional or outsourced accounting experience a plus
- Tech-savvy and resourceful; comfortable in remote, fast-moving environments
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, POS systems, and Excel
- Working knowledge of US GAAP
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance — 100% employer-paid for employees (and dependents on most plans)
- Paid time off including:
- 15 vacation days
- 19 company holidays
- 5 sick days
- 1 floating holiday of your choice
- Ongoing development through access to Teamshares’ experts in small business accounting and finance
- The opportunity to support real employee ownership in America’s small businesses
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