Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller - Strategic Finance & Operations $100K-$120K This Jobot Job is hosted by: Melissa Thavenius Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is an established HVAC and home services organization in Rochester with approximately 165 employees and the backing of a larger national services platform. The company is known for its strong operational culture, long-tenured team, and commitment to continuous improvement. As a flagship operation within the broader organization, the business is frequently selected to pilot new technology, systems, processes, and operational initiatives before they are introduced across other locations. Why join us? Why Choose Us? $100K-$120K base salary with flexibility for highly relevant experience Opportunity created by an internal promotion High-visibility role partnering directly with operational and executive leadership Established and highly autonomous accounting team Opportunity to influence business performance beyond traditional accounting Stable, growing organization backed by a larger national platform Exposure to new technology, automation, and process improvement initiatives Collaborative environment with strong employee tenure and internal advancement Job Details We are seeking a hands-on Controller who can bridge the gap between accounting and operations. This individual will oversee the company's core accounting function while serving as a strategic business partner to the General Manager, operational leaders, and corporate finance team. This is not a role focused solely on producing financial statements. The Controller will be expected to understand what is driving the numbers, identify trends and variances, ask the right questions, and work directly with operational leadership to turn financial information into actionable business insights. Responsibilities include: Lead month-end and year-end close processes Maintain general ledger accuracy and oversee financial reporting Prepare financial statements and management reporting Analyze actual results against budget and identify key business drivers Lead annual budgeting and support ongoing forecasting Partner with operations and service leadership on financial and operational performance Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, AP, AR, and cost-related accounting Support inventory accounting and related analysis Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and best practices Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and workflow efficiency Support accounting systems and technology enhancements Provide coaching and guidance to an established accounting team Participate in strategic planning and business decision-making Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field 5+ years of progressive accounting experience Previous accounting leadership or supervisory experience Strong understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis Ability to effectively partner with operational and non-financial leaders Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify the story behind the numbers Advanced Excel skills and strong overall systems proficiency Experience with Sage Intacct or similar accounting/ERP systems preferred ServiceTitan experience is a plus HVAC, construction, mechanical contracting, field services, or another operationally intensive industry is highly preferred Exposure to inventory and/or cost accounting preferred Comfortable leveraging technology, automation, and emerging AI tools Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills This position is onsite five days per week in Rochester, NY, with typical hours of 7:30 AM-4:30 PM. 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