Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Controller
Organization: Industrial Door Company – A Cobalt Service Partners Company
Location: On-Site | Sacramento, CA
Reports To: CEO and RFBP

About Cobalt Service Partners

Cobalt Service Partners is a fast-growing platform backed by Alpine Investors , a leading middle-market private equity firm. We specialize in acquiring access solutions businesses that provide installation, maintenance, and repair services for commercial gates, doors, loading docks, and integrated security systems.

Operating in a highly fragmented industry, we partner with founder-led companies that have spent decades earning trust in their local markets. Our mission is to honor those legacies, enhance operations through disciplined execution, and drive growth through high-frequency M&A.

Alpine Investors supports Cobalt with a people-first approach, focusing on building enduring businesses by investing in and developing exceptional talent.

Position Overview

We're seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Controller to own the day-to-day accounting function at Industrial Door Company (IDC). This is a single-entity role focused on process adherence, accurate financial reporting, and effective collaboration with a demanding but high-standards operations leadership team. The controller will handle AP, AR, and core accounting responsibilities while supporting project managers with revenue recognition and billing-related matters. The right candidate is responsive, organized, and thrives in an environment where expectations are clear and accountability is non-negotiable.

***This role is full time Monday through Friday, onsite in Sacramento, CA.***

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Process Adherence

• Own AP, AR, and core accounting functions for a single-entity operation, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and on time
• Maintain reliable month-end close processes and deliver consistent, clean financial reporting to business and CSP leadership
• Ensure compliance with union-related billing requirements and AIA-style billing processes specific to the business
• Reinforce accounting discipline and process adherence across the organization, flagging deviations and driving resolution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers to support revenue recognition, billing, and job costing as needed
• Respond promptly to requests from operations leadership and demonstrate the reliability and responsiveness the team expects
• Serve as the finance point of contact for the business, translating accounting requirements into practical operational guidance
• Support the eventual transition of transactional finance work as shared services models develop across the platform

Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Utilize ServiceTitan and other systems to maintain accurate financial records and streamline accounting workflows
• Identify and close gaps in current accounting processes, bringing greater consistency and efficiency to routine functions
• Support any system implementation or process improvement initiatives as the accounting function evolves
• Maintain strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset across all areas of responsibility

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3 to 7 years of accounting experience in an operational business environment
• Experience with AP, AR, and full-cycle accounting functions required
• Familiarity with union billing, AIA billing, or construction/field services accounting a plus
• ServiceTitan experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with operations-focused, high-expectation leadership
• Highly responsive and organized -- punctuality, reliability, and follow-through are essential in this environment
• Comfortable in a hands-on role without extensive management responsibility; focused on execution and accuracy
• Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition principles

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary of $150-165k. The actual offer will be based on a variety of factors, including experience.
• PTO & Paid holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid medical for employees
• Dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• Dynamic, growth-oriented work environment

Cobalt Core Values

At Cobalt, our values determine everything we do:

• Unwavering stewardship: We believe advancing founders' legacies is a privilege. We do right by our founders, teams, and customers in good times and in bad.
• Excellence in action: We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards. We're bold in our pursuits, don't make excuses, and relentlessly empower each other to get the job done.
• Seek and tell the truth: We are honest with ourselves and others. We do what we say we'll do, say what needs to be said, and search for the right answer regardless of where it comes from.
• Love learning: We are always learning as individuals, as a team, and as a business. We show up humble, curious, and with the courage to change our minds.
• Enjoy the ride: We are fired up by our mission, love our team, and don't take either for granted. We show up authentically, assume best intent, and try not to take ourselves too seriously.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Cobalt

At Cobalt, we acknowledge that an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion ("DE&I") is essential to hiring phenomenal people. To create the best home for businesses and spark success at our firm and throughout our portfolio, we aim to establish an environment where every person is welcomed, accepted, and empowered to excel in their role. These beliefs run true to our PeopleFirst philosophy, which emphasizes attributes over experience. We strive to recruit and work with those from a range of backgrounds, which drives creativity and innovation. Cobalt is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.