What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Rite Way Heating Cooling & Plumbing?
Job Summary
The Controller plays a key role in overseeing Rite Way’s and sister company's financial growth and wellbeing. The Controller works closely with the CFO to ensure financial statements and budgets are well planned and maintained. In addition, the Controller works with the CFO and Operations Manager to analyze and report financial information and company KPIs from Service Titan. The successful Controller will possess maturity, professionalism, and ability to work independently with little supervision. Finally, the Controller is required to manage different personality types while motivating them and maintaining a positive work environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists the CFO in preparing monthly financials in a timely manner.
- Ensure company balance sheets are reconciled.
- Prepare month end adjusting entries as required.
- Ensure support is documented and kept on file in an organized manner.
- Assist with monthly reporting requirements.
- Works well with all department managers to ensure financial needs are met and guidelines are followed.
- Assists in the development of department and company policies and procedures.
- Ensuring all accounting practices follow legal guidelines and established accounting principals.
- Assists in the preparation of budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; and recommending plans.
- Assists in managing a team of Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Payroll staff.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
- Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
- This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive, but representative; other duties may be assigned.
Competencies for Success
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Dependability/Productivity
- Interpersonal Skills
- Organization Skills
- Quality
- Results Orientation
Required Skills & Abilities
- An ability to prioritize and manage expectations.
- Able to adhere to strict deadlines.
- Ability to collaborate with others in a positive manner.
- A keen eye for detail
- An ability to work independently.
- Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.
- Maintain appropriate security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to write letters and memos using appropriate grammar and spelling.
- The ability to communicate articulately and efficiently with other people within the company.
- Strong experience with QuickBooks
- Microsoft Office – Moderate to Advances knowledge of Excel.
- Service Titan knowledge preferred, but not required.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent major required.
- Five plus years of financial accounting experience.
- Two plus years of managing Accounting and/or Payroll staff.
Physical Demands
- Must be physically able to lift, lower, push, and pull objects of up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and crouch for extended periods of time
Work Environment
- Office based
Work Schedule
- Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM
Remote Work Eligibility
- Up to 80%
