Assistant Controller

 

Join Our Team as an Assistant Controller!

Are you a skilled accounting professional looking to grow your career in a dynamic and expanding company? Comfort Systems USA MidAtlantic, LLC, a premier provider of HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing building systems, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team. This role will support the Controller in directing and maintaining an accounting system that accurately reflects the financial position of our publicly traded subcontractor operations across Virginia and beyond.

About Us: With a legacy dating back to 1970, Comfort Systems USA MidAtlantic, LLC has been a leader in creating safe, comfortable, and efficient facilities throughout South Central VA and North Central NC. Our state-of-the-art facilities in South Boston, VA, span over 62,600 square feet, housing offices, sheet metal fabrication, plumbing and piping fabrication, and warehousing.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to a legacy of excellence in building systems

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What You'll Do:

• Financial Support: Assist in managing daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial reports, including job cost and percentage of completion reports.

• Compliance & Controls: Support adherence to GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.

• Account Reconciliation: Assist in maintaining general ledger accuracy and performing account reconciliations.

• Cash Flow Oversight: Work closely with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing to ensure smooth financial operations.

• Audit Preparation: Support external audits and assist in implementing process improvements.

• Collaboration: Coordinate with the corporate accounting team and other departments to align financial strategies.

• Process Enhancement: Identify and implement improvements in financial processes and reporting.

Who You Are:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).

• Professional Experience: 3+ years in accounting, preferably in the construction or subcontracting industry.

• Technical Skills: Knowledge of General Ledger, Job Cost, and Percentage of Completion Accounting (preferred).

• Industry Experience: Experience with publicly traded companies is a plus.

• Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of GAAP, budgeting, and cost control principles.

• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with automated financial reporting systems, COINS experience preferred.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of federal and state financial regulations.

• Detail-Oriented & Analytical: Ability to analyze financial data and prepare accurate reports and projections.

• Strong Communicator: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

• Organized & Proactive: Effective time management and problem-solving skills to meet deadlines.

Key Attributes:

• Integrity & Trust: Highly trustworthy with strong ethical values.

• Team Player: Works well within a team-oriented environment.

• Adaptability: Flexible and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Growth-Oriented: Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibilities.

Relationships: This position reports directly to the Controller and works closely with other accounting and finance team members.

Join Us in Embracing Our Core Values: Be Safe. Be Honest. Be Respectful. Be Innovative. Be Collaborative.

Apply Today and Take the Next Step in Your Career!

 

Why Comfort Systems USA MidAtlantic?

Our employees are the heart and soul of our company and we are committed to the professional and personal development of each of our team members.  Our success is based on your success. We believe in putting people in the right seat and will work with dedicated employees to find that seat for you. You can find our five core values woven into everything we do at work; Be Safe, Be Honest, Be Respectful, Be Innovative, and Be Collaborative.  We work in an environment where everyone is willing to lend a helping hand and contribute to the successes of each other and the company.  We believe in giving back to our communities and the environment and are always looking for ways to make the world a better place.  We offer competitive salary and benefits packages for all employees.  If you’re looking to start a career, and not just a job, check us out today. 

 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Comfort Systems USA, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We strive to foster a work environment that includes and embraces racial, ethnic and gender diversity and other individual differences. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion helps us attract and retain the best talent, enables employees to realize their full potential, and drives high performance through innovation and collaboration.

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