Financial Controller Jobs in Naples, FL (NOW HIRING)

Leading home services business targeted at HVAC, plumbing and electrical services. In this fragmented industry dominated by smaller businesses, the Company strategy is to execute significant organic growth initiatives. This Company strategy necessitates an A+ accounting team.  Controller & Accounting Team Lead Mission of the Role: The Best Home Services team is looking for a Controller & Accounting Team Lead. This individual will be a critical leader and manager, participating in building a highly scalable, best-in-class accounting organization as a key partner with the senior leadership team at the Company. He/she will help drive the ethos for how the financial and accounting operations and organization runs. The Controller & Accounting Team Lead must have superior organization and communication skills, while maintaining strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. This individual will help manage all accounting functions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, month end close and also have ownership of the implementation of groupwide and GAAP accounting policies. This position will also lead the year-end audit process for the Company. This opportunity offers high visibility in a rapidly growing company and the successful candidate must show great initiative and work with limited supervision. 

Responsibilities: 

         Oversee and manage all aspects of the accounting team  

         Ensure financial reporting is highly automated, 98% accurate in accordance with GAAP, and audit ready  

         Ensure cash is managed appropriately with the proper internal controls 

         Implement and oversee robust monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes   

         Ensure there are proper reconciliations and analyzes of general ledger accounts  

         Oversee monthly consolidation schedules, journal entries, and reconciliations  

         Lead the integration of acquisitions into our accounting and financial systems 

         Implement, document, and monitor internal controls  

         Coordinate with the external auditors to ensure successful engagement; provide all requested schedules, information and support as needed to support audit and tax preparation 

         Assist as needed with comprehensive annual budget planning  

         Support team with key strategic and process improvement initiatives 

         Prepare presentations as necessary summarizing key findings of analyses and projects 

         Lead a broad range of ad-hoc projects focused on improving reporting quality  

         Contribute to team culture and effort by accomplishing related results as needed 

Qualifications & Experience: 

         5+ years of prior accounting experience, public accounting strongly preferred 

         Bachelor's degree in accounting, master's degree a plus 

         Active CPA license required; strong understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting required 

         Strong accounting experience and demonstrated ability to lead / drive processes  

         Experience leading, organizing and developing a team  

         Experience with Sage Intacct and accounting ERP implementations a plus  

         Strong ability to communicate accounting and financial information into common language  

         Experience preparing financial statements, footnote support, etc.  

         Extreme formatting, organization and priority setting skills 

         Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail and leadership ability 

         Interest in joining a well-capitalized entrepreneurial team  

         Positive attitude, team player  

         Highly motivated, comfortable working independently  

         High energy, ownership of work product and dedication to driving results  

Personal Characteristics: 

         Self-aware, accepting, honest, open, and tolerant of others 

        Analytical - finds meaning and action in numbers, and is data-driven  

         Excellent communicator - written and oral  

         Resourceful - figures out how to achieve results creatively with finite resources 

         Thrives in a nimble, lean, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment 

         Works collaboratively and energetically 

         Impeccable integrity and ethical standards 

         Ability to create and execute on processes for professionalizing family-owned businesses using best practices 

         An undying commitment to personal growth and development