Corporate Controller

Corporate ControllerReports To: Chief Financial Officer Location: Covina, CA - Hybrid Travel: Approximately once per quarter Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Direct / Indirect Reports: Corporate accounting team and offshore consultantsAbout the CompanyA fast-growing, private equity-backed platform of residential and commercial plumbing and HVAC service companies is seeking a Corporate Controller to join its leadership team. The organization currently operates several business units and continues to grow through an active acquisition , systems, and best practices. As the organization continues to scale, it is building a finance function capable of providing investors, lenders, executives, and operating leaders with timely, accurate, and decision-ready financial , deliver monthly reporting to executive leadership, the company's private equity sponsor, and lenders, integrate newly acquired businesses, and develop the processes, controls, systems, and accounting team required to support continued , multi-entity accounting leader who is equally comfortable working through the details of job costing and WIP schedules as they are presenting consolidated financial results to senior & Monthly Close-Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all business units and the holding company, targeting completion within 7-10 business days.-Prepare consolidated financial statements, including intercompany eliminations, management fee allocations, and shared-service cost allocations.-Standardize the chart of accounts, close calendar, accounting checklists, and reconciliation processes across business units.-Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and reserves.-Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and inventory/truck stock &A to deliver monthly financial reporting packages to executive leadership, investors, and lenders.-Prepare and review P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and KPI reporting by business unit.-Calculate and document Adjusted EBITDA, including applicable pro forma adjustments for acquired businesses.-Produce business-unit performance reporting highlighting gross margins across service lines, including service, maintenance agreements, replacement/install work, and new construction.-Support board materials and ad hoc financial , Job Costing & WIP-Ensure proper revenue recognition under ASC 606, including over-time recognition for construction and installation projects and deferred revenue for maintenance/service agreements.-Oversee monthly WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion calculations, and over/under billings for project-based work.-Partner with operations to improve job-costing accuracy across labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.M&A & Integration-Lead accounting diligence support for add-on acquisitions in partnership with executive leadership, investors, and third-party quality-of-earnings providers.-Apply purchase accounting under ASC 805, including opening balance sheets, working-capital true-ups, and earn-out tracking.-Own the finance integration process for acquired businesses, including migration to standardized charts of accounts, systems, close processes, and internal controls.-Convert acquired companies from cash or tax-basis accounting to GAAP accrual accounting.-Establish a repeatable integration process capable of bringing newly acquired businesses onto standardized financial processes within established , Tax & Internal Controls-Serve as the primary contact for the annual external financial statement audit and maintain audit readiness throughout the year.-Design and maintain a scalable internal-control framework across decentralized operations.-Establish appropriate segregation of duties, approval matrices, and cash controls.-Coordinate with external tax advisors regarding federal, state, and multi-state income taxes, sales and use taxes, property taxes, and 1099 reporting.-Develop and enforce accounting policies covering areas such as capitalization, revenue recognition, expense reimbursement, fleet, and , Working Capital & Planning-Support 13-week cash-flow forecasting and daily/weekly cash reporting.-Drive working-capital improvements, including AR collections/DSO, vendor terms, and inventory management.-Partner with FP&A on annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and budget-to-actual variance analysis across business & Team Leadership-Lead, develop, and hold accountable the corporate accounting team while helping build a scalable shared-services model.-Oversee accounting systems and integrations with field-service, fleet, credit-card, and payroll platforms.-Drive automation, financial reporting, dashboard, consolidation, and standardized KPI improvements.-Serve as a trusted financial partner to business-unit general managers and other operational 's degree in Accounting.-8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience.-At least 3-5 years of experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity.-Significant multi-entity consolidation experience, ideally involving 10+ entities.-Strong intercompany accounting and elimination experience.-Strong working knowledge of , ASC 606, and ASC 805.-Experience managing external audits and developing internal controls.-Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams, including remote or decentralized employees.-Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.-Experience working with cloud-based ERP/accounting , acquisition-driven, or buy-and-build/roll-up experience.-Accounting experience within home services, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, or contracting.-Hands-on experience preparing or overseeing WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting.-Experience with acquisition integration and accounting-system conversions.-Familiarity with field-service and ERP platforms commonly used within construction and service , the Corporate Controller will assess accounting operations across all 16 business units, establish a consistent close calendar, and deliver timely monthly financial , the organization should have a standardized chart of accounts and reconciliation process, reliable covenant reporting, and a documented acquisition-integration , the goal is to consistently close within 7-10 business days, complete a clean external audit without material weaknesses, and integrate newly acquired businesses according to established , ownership, and attention to detail.-Process-builder mentality with a focus on standardization and scalability.-Strong integrity and professional judgment.-Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, acquisition-driven & BenefitsBase Salary: $150,000-$175,000 Annual Performance Bonus: 20% targetBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays. QualificationsRequired-Bachelor's degree in Accounting.-8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience.-At least 3-5 years of experience in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity.-Significant multi-entity consolidation experience, ideally involving 10+ entities.-Strong intercompany accounting and elimination experience.-Strong working knowledge of , ASC 606, and ASC 805.-Experience managing external audits and developing internal controls.-Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams, including remote or decentralized employees.-Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.-Experience working with cloud-based ERP/accounting , acquisition-driven, or buy-and-build/roll-up experience.-Accounting experience within home services, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, or contracting.-Hands-on experience preparing or overseeing WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion accounting.-Experience with acquisition integration and accounting-system conversions.-Familiarity with field-service and ERP platforms commonly used within construction and service , the Corporate Controller will assess accounting operations across all 16 business units, establish a consistent close calendar, and deliver timely monthly financial , the organization should have a standardized chart of accounts and reconciliation process, reliable covenant reporting, and a documented acquisition-integration , the goal is to consistently close within 7-10 business days, complete a clean external audit without material weaknesses, and integrate newly acquired businesses according to established , ownership, and attention to detail.-Process-builder mentality with a focus on standardization and scalability.-Strong integrity and professional judgment.-Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, acquisition-driven & BenefitsBase Salary: $150,000-$175,000 Annual Performance Bonus: 20% targetBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays