What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Comfort Systems USA and Careers?
About Comfort Systems USA Mid South:
Comfort Systems USA Mid South is a leading mechanical services company specializing in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing services for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. With a focus on safety, quality, and innovation, we integrate planning, engineering, and implementation processes to meet the complex needs of our customers. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-performance mechanical systems and services while fostering long-term relationships with our clients through collaborative and cost-effective solutions.
Position Description:
The Assistant Controller will play a key role in supporting the Controller, CFO, and the overall accounting operations of Comfort Systems USA Mid South. This position is responsible for assisting in the production of periodic financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records, and supporting a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results. The Assistant Controller will ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), participate in cash management procedures, monthly cost review meetings, and contribute to risk management initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, innovative professional to grow within a stable and respected organization.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in accounting.
- Experience in the commercial construction and/or service industry preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, charts, and data analysis.
- Knowledge of accounting software, preferably COIN’s.
- CPA license, or willingness to obtain in the future.
- Experience directly and/or indirectly managing employees preferred.
- Ability to travel less than 20% of the time, including overnight travel for meetings and training as needed.
- Willingness to work periodic evenings, overtime, and/or weekends as required.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership:
- Support the accounting functions to maintain and enforce efficient and thoroughly documented systems of accounting policies and procedures.
Transactions:
- Oversee business taxes and assist as needed with payroll.
- Ensure timely completion of monthly bank reconciliations.
- Participate in mechanical construction job cost accounting and percentage of completion of contracts.
- Assist with accounts receivable and cash flow analysis to ensure prompt collections.
- Support the maintenance of the chart of accounts.
- Help maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
- Assist with implementing controls over accounting transactions.
- Support fleet management, including monthly fuel tracking and annual tag renewals.
Reporting:
- Issue timely and complete financial statements for corporate and local management.
Compliance:
- Coordinate the provision of information to internal and external auditors for the annual audit.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Comply with and enforce all Comfort Systems USA policies and procedures.
- Support the timely provision of required information for filing quarterly and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or as directed to support CSUSA requirements.
We Are Proud to Offer Our Team Members:
- Competitive pay and incentives
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Paid holidays and flexible, generous PTO – 2 weeks after 90 days, with the opportunity to gain up to 5 weeks
- 401(k) Plan with multiple investment options
- Training and Development Programs
- Company-paid Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount programs
- Company-paid and voluntary life insurance
- Company-paid and voluntary accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
- Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability
- Healthcare reimbursement account and dependent care reimbursement account
- Health savings account with company contributions
- Vehicle discount purchase programs
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. and all subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.