Controller

KMH is a fast-growing, privately held mechanical contractor with over 200 employees across HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Commercial divisions. At $40M in revenue and projecting 20% average annual growth, we are building the financial infrastructure to match our trajectory and we need a Controller who has operated at scale and/or through growth. This is a hands-on leadership role at the center of the business. You will lead the accounting function, develop and coach the accounting team, and serve as a key financial partner to the CEO. This is an Ideal position for someone ready to take the next step from Accounting Manager to Controller.

Position Overview:

The Controller owns the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of KMH’s financial

reporting. This is a working leadership role — you will be active in the close

process, reconciliations, job costing, and financial statement preparation, not

just overseeing others doing it.

This role is ideal for someone who has thrived in operationally complex, privately

held companies, particularly in the project based or job costing environments

and who brings the discipline and confidence to build scalable processes in a

growing organization.

This position is supported by a dedicated Payroll and Construction Accounting

function. The Controller leads a team of 8 and owns accounting operations,

financial reporting, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

•     Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process — actively participating,

not just supervising

•     Prepare and review financial statements and supporting reconciliations

•     Maintain integrity of the general ledger and all financial reporting

•     Lead, develop, and coach the accounting team day-to-day

•     Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting across multiple divisions

•     Oversee job costing, WIP reporting, and project-based financial tracking

•     Establish and continuously improve internal controls and accounting workflows

•     Partner directly with the CEO to provide accurate, timely financial visibility

•     Coordinate with external CPA firm and tax advisors

•     Support bonding, banking, and lender reporting requirements

Required Qualifications:

•     Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

•     5 or more years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 in a accounting

leadership role

•     Experience in a company with $20M in revenue with demonstrated complexity

•     Demonstrated experience owning financial statements in a privately held, operationally

focused company

•     Strong GAAP knowledge and practical application

•     Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise or comparable accounting systems

•     Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff

Preferred Qualifications:

•     Experience in construction, mechanical contracting, home services, or job-costing

environments

•     Experience in multi-division or multi-entity organizations

•     Experience supporting bonding capacity, lender relationships, or audit processes

•     Track record of building or improving accounting processes during periods of

significant growth

What Success Looks Like:

•     Accurate, timely close process the business can rely on

•     Financial reporting that gives leadership clear, confident visibility

•     An accounting team that is coached, capable, and growing

•     Scalable systems and controls that support 20% average annual growth

•     Being financial partner and support to the CEO

We look forward to speaking with you!