Controller for an HVAC Company in the US

Assistant Controller / Controller

Remote (Work From Home)
Schedule: New York (EST) | Full-time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller / Controller to lead corporate accounting and the monthly close process for a growing US-based business. This role is hands-on and focused on booking journal entries, maintaining clean general ledger records, and preparing accurate financials for reporting.

This position is not AR/AP- or Treasury-heavy. We are looking for a high-quality accounting professional with strong tenure, proven stability, and the intention to grow long-term with the company.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting & Month-End Close

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Prepare and post journal entries throughout the month (accruals, prepaids, amortizations, reclasses, adjustments)
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts with strong audit-ready documentation
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the general ledger in NetSuite
• Apply and maintain US GAAP–compliant accounting practices

Financial Reporting & Audit Support

• Prepare schedules and support for management and external financial reporting
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reporting packages
• Partner with FP&A, leadership, and external accountants as needed
• Support audit and review processes, including responding to auditor requests

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Serve as the accounting subject-matter expert for NetSuite
• Maintain and improve close checklists, reconciliations, and documentation
• Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting
• Identify and implement accounting process improvements as the business scales

Industry-Specific Accounting (HVAC)

• Apply accounting knowledge specific to the HVAC industry, including:
• Job costing and project-based accounting
• Revenue recognition for service, maintenance, and installation contracts
• Accruals related to labor, materials, and subcontractors
• Ensure accurate period cutoffs aligned with operational activity

Qualifications

Required

• 6–10+ years of progressive experience in US corporate accounting
• Hands-on ownership of month-end close
• Strong working experience with NetSuite
• Solid understanding and application of US GAAP
• Experience booking and reviewing journal entries
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation and documentation skills
• Experience in or exposure to the HVAC or construction services industry
• Stable work history demonstrating long-term tenure
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Preferred

• CPA (US or equivalent) or CPA-track
• Prior Assistant Controller or Controller experience
• Experience working remotely with US-based teams
• Experience supporting audits for US entities

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly detail-oriented and process-driven
• Dependable, consistent, and deadline-focused
• Comfortable owning accounting end-to-end
• Looking for a long-term role, not frequent job changes
• Confident working independently in a remote environment

Why Join Us

• Fully remote, work-from-home role
• New York–aligned schedule
• Clear accounting ownership with minimal operational distractions
• Opportunity to grow into or operate at a Controller level
• Long-term stability and trust-based work environment