Confidential Looking for Controller at Sanford, North Carolina Full Time

Comfort First, LLC is the fastest growing residential HVAC company in the United Air Temp $100M portfolio. The Controller will report to the Comfort First President with a dotted line to the United Air Temp CFO.

As a key member of the executive team, a hands-on manager and leader, the Controller will oversee the current $16.5M financial health of Comfort First, build the financial strategic vision and improve the processes to optimize profitability.

As Comfort First and the United Air Temp community continue to quickly grow, the Controller must feel comfortable in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, where every member of the team is driving towards success.

The position will be based in Comfort First’s HQ in Sanford, NC

Salary up to 125k

Competitive employee benefits package including, health, dental, vision and disability insurance, 401k, company perks and more

Controller – Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning

• Assist in formulating the company’s future direction and executing tactical Comfort First and enterprise-wide initiatives
• Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans
• Manage the capital request and budgeting processes
• Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company’s strategic direction

Operations

• Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team
• Manage the accounting team, legal, tax, and treasury
• Lead the accounting team that includes billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and general accounting functions.
• Oversee the monthly close process looking for efficiencies in the current process and ensuring financials are prepared in a timely and accurate manner.

Funding

• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts

Controller – Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Financial Leader
• Able to balance and respond to multiple priorities with minimal guidance
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software
• Ability to strategize and solve problems
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and people skills and the ability to build strategic partnerships
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers
• CPA is a strong advantage
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus

Controller – Competencies:

• Analytical –Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Technical Skills –Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Quality Management– Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Organizational Support– Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Initiative– Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

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