Financial Controller

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Tuck & Howell Plumbing, Heating, & Air is a family-owned business with a proud legacy of providing exceptional comfort services to our community for over five decades. We are committed to excellence, ensuring that every job is done right the first time. Our team of skilled professionals consistently delivers on this promise, and we are looking for an experienced and driven Financial Controller to oversee and manage the financial health and accounting operations of the company. For this position, we need someone with controller/director/senior-level accounting experience to oversee the daily administrative operations and manage financial tasks crucial to the success of our company. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who has strong financial expertise and experience in the HVAC, plumbing, or construction industries.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Up to 95% of employer-paid medical insurance
• PTO available as soon as 90 days after the start date (dependent on the time of year hired)
• 7 paid holidays
• Annual holiday parties
• Quarterly company breakfast

Pay Range: $90,000 - $115,000 a year, depending on experience plus an annual bonus

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short Term Disability insurance, PTO, and Holiday Pay

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day office operations to ensure smooth workflow.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, job costing, and general ledger.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and deliver timely monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Develop and Monitor cash flow and job profitability, ensuring accurate cost tracking on projects and service jobs.
• Develop budgets and forecasts, and provide financial guidance to leadership for operational and strategic decisions.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with tax and industry regulations.
• Manage job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, ensuring accurate revenue recognition on ongoing projects.
• Analyze gross margins, labor costs, and overhead expenses, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements.
• Support project managers and department leads with financial analysis, job cost reviews, and margin analysis.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements, including sales tax and payroll tax filings.
• Coordinate external audits and tax preparation with CPA firms.
• Evaluate and optimize accounting systems and software, ensuring proper integration with field service and job management platforms (e.g., ServiceTitan, QuickBooks, Sage, or other industry-specific software).
• Coordinate with service teams to ensure efficient job scheduling and dispatching.
• Manage office staff and support HR functions, including hiring, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Foster a positive office environment that aligns with our company's values and commitment to customer service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or MBA is a plus.
• 5 years of accounting/finance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or Controller role.
• Experience in the HVAC, Plumbing, Construction, or Service Industry is REQUIRED.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition in project-based environments.
• Proficiency in accounting and job management software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, ServiceTitan, or other construction/service platforms).
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with field operations teams and translate financial data into actionable insights.