Job Description

Senior Controller

Location: Miami, FL

Company Overview
Our client is a publicly traded mechanical contractor delivering best-in-class HVAC, plumbing, and piping solutions nationwide. With a strong balance sheet and disciplined approach, they combine local expertise with national scale to drive innovation, maintain financial strength, and deliver exceptional value to clients.

Role Summary
As Senior Controller, you will ensure the integrity of the accounting system and financial reporting, uphold GAAP compliance, and partner with executive leadership to drive strategic planning, budgeting, and analysis for a multi-million-dollar organization.

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

• High-visibility role with significant influence on financial strategy and performance

• Collaborative culture that values integrity, innovation, and professional growth

• Opportunity to shape best practices and drive continuous improvement across finance functions

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the accounting department, streamlining processes for efficiency and accuracy

• Serve as a senior finance partner in strategic planning and execution of new business initiatives

• Prepare, maintain, and present financial statements, analyses, and executive-level reports

• Manage job-cost and percentage-of-completion accounting for large, multi-million-dollar projects

• Lead accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, and cash-flow forecasting

• Coordinate financial activities between field locations and corporate accounting teams

• Establish and monitor financial performance benchmarks; recommend KPIs to measure profitability and cost control

• Perform financial analyses to support contract negotiations, capital investments, and long-range planning

• Collaborate with division managers to develop business plans, budgets, and rolling forecasts

• Ensure compliance with federal and state financial regulations, internal controls, and audit requirements

• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and vendors; coordinate audits and implement procedural improvements

• Mentor and develop accounting staff; establish departmental goals, policies, and best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred

• 5–10 years’ mid- to senior-level accounting experience, ideally within a publicly traded company

• Proven expertise in general ledger accounting, job costing, and percentage-of-completion reporting

• Deep knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and financial-reporting systems

• Hands-on experience with ERP/automated financial systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, SAP)

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication abilities

• Demonstrated leadership in process improvement, internal controls, and audit coordination