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Controller | Johnson City, TN | Hometown Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC
At Hometown Plumbing, Electrical, & HVAC, we treat every customer like a neighbor - and we bring that same care and integrity to how we run our business. With 20 years of combined experience serving the Tri-Cities community, we take pride in doing things right, and we’re looking for a Controller who shares those values and is ready to help us grow.
About the Role
This role oversees day-to-day accounting operations for our branch, ensuring accurate financial management, GAAP compliance, and timely reporting – while providing insights that support performance and growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Record daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
- Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting.
- Track job costing and margins in alignment with operational and financial goals.
- Review and maintain general ledger accuracy.
- Partner with operational leaders to surface financial insights and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Assist in budget preparation and monitor performance to budget.
- Support payroll processing by ensuring accurate time and cost allocations, in collaboration with HR/payroll systems.
- Coordinate with the Divisional Controller to ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and deadlines.
- Assist with external audits, tax filings, and other compliance-related activities.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
- 5 years of experience as a Controller, Bookkeeper, or in a similar role (required)
- Home services or construction industry experience (highly preferred)
- Proficiency in Service Titan and QuickBooks (highly preferred)
- Advanced MS Excel skills and strong comfort working with financial data
- Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Why Hometown?
- Competitive salary comprehensive benefits package
- Room to grow – a seat at the table as we continue to scale
- Collaborative, driven, and results-focused team
Hometown Plumbing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background screening upon hire.
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Salary : $65,000 - $75,000