Financial Controller – MEP Industry Experience

Job Description: • Serve as a trusted advisor to industrial services business presidents, tailoring financial insights to their operational needs. • Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations that support both short- and long-term strategic decisions. • Lead full-cycle accounting operations including A/P, A/R, GL, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and payroll. • Manage month-end and year-end closes, including reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and deferred revenue adjustments. • Oversee inventory accounting and food/product costing, ensuring accurate valuation and minimizing waste or shrinkage. • Maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast and recommend solutions to optimize working capital. • Prepare trial balances, variance analyses, and financial reporting dashboards using OneStream or similar platforms. • Collaborate with company leadership on budgets, quarterly planning, and long-term strategic initiatives. • Deliver KPIs that reflect operational performance, including food cost %, labor cost %, sales per square foot, and margin trends. • Identify and implement process improvements across accounting systems, POS integrations, and reporting workflows. • Assist in developing internal controls and documenting financial procedures specific to restaurant and retail environments. • Streamline inventory management practices, including tracking perishable goods, multi-location stock, and seasonal adjustments. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred) • 5+ years of experience in a Controller or Senior Accounting role • Proven experience in the mechanical, electrical or plumbing industries • Background in small to medium-sized businesses; fractional or outsourced accounting experience a plus • Tech-savvy and resourceful; comfortable in remote, fast-moving environments • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, POS systems, and Excel • Working knowledge of US GAAP Benefits: • Competitive salary • Medical, dental, and vision insurance — 100% employer-paid for employees (and dependents on most plans) • Paid time off including: • 15 vacation days • 19 company holidays • 5 sick days • 1 floating holiday of your choice • Ongoing development through access to Teamshares’ experts in small business accounting and finance • The opportunity to support real employee ownership in America’s small businesses Apply tot his job Apply To this Job