Controller - West Bridgewater, MA

American Residential Services LLC. provides heating, air conditioning, indoor air quality, plumbing, drain cleaning and sewer line services from company-owned locations across the United States. United by exceptional service, the ARS/Rescue Rooter Network serves both residential and light commercial customers. ARS is seeking an experienced Controller to support two of its Northeast service centers -- ARS of Boston in West Bridgewater, MA and Air Experts in Lake Como, NJ. This is an outstanding and unique opportunity for an energetic professional, who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves, to manage an accounting team while working as an integral member of the leadership teams of both service centers.

Travel – In order to support the needs of both branches, travel expectations could be 10% to 25% of the time. 

Location – This position will be based out of ARS of Boston (West Bridgewater, MA) where the Controller will have an office at the branch.  To be successful in this role, the Controller must be proficient in the use of collaboration tools to promote communication, engagement, and teamwork.

Salary Expectations – Starting at $125k / Salary commensurate with experience, plus annual bonus opportunity.

• Management and oversight of all accounting and finance functions to include:
  • Revenue recognition
  • Cost Accounting
  • Inventory Management & Control
  • Accounts Payables
  • Accounts Receivables & Collections
• Perform and oversee all month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Provide direct support and thought partnership to the General Managers.
• Establish a strong working relationship with line managers to coordinate facility objectives while assisting in cost improvement initiatives.
• Partner with the General Manager, Assistant Division Controller and Division Controller on monthly forecasts, revenue planning, profitability studies, and expense analysis and management.
• Interface with other service center functional groups (service, sales, dispatch, fleet, customer service, purchasing, safety, HR) to evaluate fiscal impact of current/future activities.
• Ensure adherence to corporate directed financial controls and escalate concerns regarding efficacy.
• Monitor financial control within various reporting functions such as material control, purchasing, labor reporting, central A/P processing, etc.
• Prepare and publish accurate and timely monthly financial statements, weekly estimates, quarterly forecasts, annual operating, and capital plans.
• Produce ad hoc reporting and analysis to guide unbiased decision intelligence.
• Meet with management to review variances to budget and variances to estimate to ensure accuracy and mutual understanding of drivers.
• Oversee and review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Manage recurring audits and ensure all findings are addressed.
• Supervise, train, and develop the accounting team.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance as needed.

• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller, managing the accounting and finance operations for businesses $35M+
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of relative accounting experience and a minimum of 5 years managerial experience.
• Related education and/or training and/or experience may be considered for substitution.
• This roll is heavily involved in the month end close procedures, including submittal and review of general ledger transactions. While a CPA is not required, thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is required.
• JD Edwards software experience is preferred.
• Advanced or expert proficiency using Microsoft Office products, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook are required.
• Demonstrates strong verbal, written and people skills, with ability to establish cross functional relationships.
• Proven leadership and possession of problems solving skills.
• Demonstrates responsibility for financial control, which includes the ability to gain understanding and awareness of current processes, to identify and analyze potential weaknesses.

*This posting provides details on potential compensation ranges and possibilities. These amounts are not guaranteed and should in no way be construed as an offer. **Sign-On Bonuses may be available, amounts are depending on experience and will be paid out according to an offer letter addendum. American Residential Services provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, both applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics or genetic information, age, military service or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination. For more information about how we collect and use personal information, see our privacy policy here: https://www.ars.com/privacy-policy.