Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Controller

Location: Atlanta - Hybrid – Onsite 3 days

Employment Type: Full‐Time, Exempt

Reports To CFO

About the Company

  Solidaire HVAC & Energy Solutions is a rapidly growing, purpose‐driven national platform focused on acquiring and scaling leading commercial HVAC, plumbing, and energy services businesses across the United States. We are building a modern, integrated operating model that leverages people, process, and technology to elevate service quality, expand our national reach, and set a new standard for technical excellence.

At Solidaire, we believe culture is brand. Guided by our R Circle Philosophy, we hire for values, celebrate behaviors that reflect our shared beliefs, and expect leaders to model our values every day. We live this through four commitments: Impact > Ego, Strive > Settle, We > Me, and Right > Easy. These values are designed to be ownable, memorable, actionable, concise, and inspiring — creating a workplace where leadership is intentional and every team member feels proud to be part of the mission.

Role Overview

The Corporate Controller is the enterprise‐level financial leader responsible for Solidaire’s consolidated accounting operations, internal controls and technical accounting standards across a multi‐entity national platform. This role oversees the Regional Controllers & an expanding team of Senior/Staff accountants ensuring consistent accounting treatment, scalable processes, and accurate consolidated financials as the platform grows through acquisition.

The Corporate Controller sets the accounting vision for the platform, leads the transition to modern ERPs (BuildOps, Sage Intacct), and ensures that new entities — including those arriving with no finance function — are integrated quickly and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Accounting Leadership

• Own Solidaire’s consolidated financial statements, accounting policies, and internal control framework.
• Ensure GAAP compliance across all entities and oversee technical accounting matters.
• Lead the Regional Controllers and ensure consistent accounting treatment across Group A and Group B.

Close, Reporting & Controls

• Oversee month‐end close across all operating companies.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of consolidated reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and reduce audit exposure across the platform.

ERP, COA & Systems Modernization

• Partner with the enterprise transition to BuildOps and Sage Intacct.
• Oversee COA standardization and mapping across all entities.
• Partner with the Finance Integration Leader on ERP implementation, banking transitions, and systems integration.

M&A Integration

• Own accounting integration for all acquisitions — including entities with no existing finance function.
• Stand up interim centralized coverage until decentralized staffing is justified.
• Ensure consistent controls, COA treatment, and reporting from day one.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage Regional Controllers and other accountants on the team
• Build a scalable accounting organization aligned with Solidaire’s long‐term operating model.
• Develop talent and strengthen accounting capability across the platform.

Business Partnership

• Partner with the CFO on enterprise‐level financial strategy, forecasting, and planning.
• Provide insights on platform performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Support operational leaders with financial clarity and decision‐support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including multi‐entity consolidation.
• Experience in private equity‐backed, high‐growth, or multi‐location environments.
• Strong technical accounting expertise and ERP implementation experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams through transformation and scale.

Competencies:

• Data‐driven decision making
• Business acumen and operational fluency
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‐paced environment
• High integrity and commitment to doing what’s right
• Collaborative leadership style

Equal Opportunity Statement

Solidaire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employment with Solidaire is at‐will.