Financial Controller

Century Contractors, LLC (A Comfort Systems USA Company)

Location: Matthews, NC

About Us

Century Contractors is a wholly owned subsidiary of Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: FIX), one of the nation's leading providers of mechanical and electrical contracting services. We are a growth-oriented organization focused on delivering high-quality projects while maintaining strong financial discipline and operational excellence. At Century Contractors, we strive for excellence, honesty, and integrity in every aspect of our work.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of the accounting department, including job cost, payroll, contracts, accounts receivable, accounts payable and financial reporting.

What You'll Do

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Monitor project performance, including WIP schedules, backlog, and margin analysis
• Ability to work with project managers and operations leaders on job costs and job specific requirements
• Develop and manage budgets, including assisting department heads understand the budget process
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows through improved systems, automation, AI tools, reporting templates, and technology-driven process improvements
• Prepare and file all Federal and State reports
• Payroll is processed in-house, the Controller must understand payroll well enough to back up the Field Payroll Specialist and process office payroll.
• Respond to requests from top level management concerning any aspect of accounting
• Key partner to the CFO

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
• Construction or project-based accounting experience required
• Strong expertise in job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition
• Hands-on experience with Vista by Viewpoint ERP strongly preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls (public company experience a plus)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Proven ability to lead teams and partner with operations
• Experience evaluating or implementing financial technologies, automation platforms, business intelligence tools, or AI-enabled solutions is preferred.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a financially strong, publicly traded parent company (Comfort Systems USA)
• Work in a collaborative, performance-driven environment
• Play a key role in driving financial and operational success
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Key Competencies

• Unwavering commitment to integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Sound judgment in handling sensitive financial and personnel information.
• Ability to balance transparency with appropriate discretion in a leadership role.

Century Contractors, Inc. will recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, nor any such characteristic as applicable by law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicant may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. Century requires drug testing and background screening on all applicants offered work.
Please note: Century participates in the E-Verify program
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.


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