Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :
The Corporate Controller is a senior finance executive responsible for leading all accounting, financial reporting, and control functions for a rapidly growing, $500M home services organization headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company operates approximately 25 brands across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and generator services in a decentralized, acquisition-driven platform.

Reporting directly to the CFO and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the Corporate Controller will build and lead a scalable accounting organization that supports continued organic and acquisition growth. This leader will ensure financial integrity, operational excellence, and strong internal controls across all entities while driving systems, process improvements, and financial discipline.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities :

Enterprise Accounting Leadership

• Lead all accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and consolidations.
• Oversee accounting operations across ~25 legal entities and multiple operating brands.
• Standardize accounting policies and ensure consistency across decentralized business units.
• Build and mentor a high-performing centralized accounting and regional controller team.

Financial Reporting & Close

• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with emphasis on speed and accuracy.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant consolidated financial statements.
• Manage intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Provide executive-level financial reporting and insights to the CEO, CFO, Board, and private equity sponsors.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Design, implement, and monitor a robust internal control environment.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, lender covenants, tax regulations, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead annual external audit process and maintain strong auditor relationships.
• Oversee treasury-related accounting compliance and financial risk management support.

M&A & Integration

• Lead purchase accounting for acquisitions.
• Oversee financial due diligence support in partnership with FP&A and Corporate Development.
• Integrate newly acquired brands into accounting systems, policies, and reporting structures.
• Drive post-acquisition process harmonization and internal control alignment.

Systems & Scalability

• Optimize ERP and financial systems infrastructure to support continued growth.
• Drive automation and reporting enhancements.
• Implement scalable financial dashboards and KPI reporting tools.
• Partner with operations and IT to improve job costing, inventory controls, and service revenue tracking.

Strategic & Operational Partnership

• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Provide financial leadership to regional operators and brand presidents.
• Identify opportunities to improve working capital, margin visibility, and cost controls.
• Contribute to strategic planning and long-term growth initiatives.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 12–15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership experience.
• Prior experience as Corporate Controller or VP of Accounting in a $250M+ multi-entity organization.
• Strong technical GAAP expertise and consolidation experience.
• Experience in private equity-backed, high-growth, or acquisition-driven environments.
• Proven ability to lead teams across multiple locations.

Preferred:

• Experience in home services, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, or field services industries.
• ERP implementation or transformation experience.
• Strong understanding of job costing and service-based revenue recognition models.

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.