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Controller (onsite)

Lacey, WA

Posted: 06/22/2026 Job Number: 32484630 Salary: 175000000

Job Description

Controller –Direct Hire, Full-Time Employee
Lacey, WA –on-site
Benefits:
  • Competitive base salary + performance bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with match
  • PTO + holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative, growth oriented culture
Lead the full accounting and financial operations for a fast growing, multi division service organization. This is a hands on, high impact leadership role responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, cash management, and strategic guidance across HVAC, electrical, service, and installation operations.
What You’ll Own
Financial Leadership
  • Oversee all accounting functions: GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and reporting
  • Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Drive month end and year end close
  • Strengthen financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Present financial results and KPIs to ownership and executive leadership
Cost Accounting & Job Costing
  • Lead labor costing, inventory valuation, overhead allocation, and project profitability
  • Maintain accurate job costing for HVAC, electrical, replacement, and install work
  • Analyze margins by department, service line, technician, and project
  • Identify cost saving opportunities and operational improvements
  • Partner with operations to improve profitability and efficiency
Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategy
  • Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting
  • Monitor performance vs. Budget and provide variance analysis
  • Build financial models to support decisions, growth initiatives, and capital planning
Cash Flow & Risk
  • Manage cash flow, banking, and working capital
  • Monitor financial risks and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Coordinate audits and tax preparation with external partners
Inventory & Operational Finance
  • Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliation
  • Ensure accurate valuation of materials and equipment
  • Implement controls to reduce shrinkage and improve accountability
Team Leadership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
  • Build a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Implement best practices to scale with growth
What You Bring
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with leadership responsibilities
  • Strong expertise in cost accounting, job costing, inventory accounting, and financial analysis
  • Deep knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
  • Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting system skills
  • Strong communication and problem solving abilities
  • Ability to work onsite in Lacey, WA
Preferred
  • Bachelor’s in Accounting
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • Experience in HVAC, electrical, construction, home services, manufacturing, or project based industries
  • Experience with service management or job costing platforms
  • Background supporting multi location or fast growing organizations

Meet Your Recruiter

Paul Taylor
Senior Recruiter

Seasoned recruiting professional, specializing in Accounting & Finance placements for over 15 years. Paul enjoys matching talented individuals with diverse teams to complete company objectives. He likes to consult with professionals on career moves that provide paths to career goals and consult with organizations to find solutions to staffing issues. Paul is an Avid sports fan, movie, and music lover, who enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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