Controller

The Summary:

Novak Heating & Air is currently seeking a detail-oriented, project-driven, and forward-thinking professional to provide financial leadership to our 91-year-old, growing business. This position requires a reliable, detail-oriented, organized person who exhibits a positive attitude, a desire to work as efficiently as possible, the ability to handle multiple tasks at once, and excellent client-facing communication skills.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Prepare monthly financial statements, including account reconciliations
• Manage AIA billing processes
• Oversee accruals, prepaid calculations, and depreciation schedules
• Develop and analyze cash flow statements
• Prepare trial balances and ensure accuracy in financial reporting
• Lead budgeting and forecasting initiatives
• Handle sales tax filings and conduct related research
• Track intercompany transactions and reconcile activity
• Prepare and file 1099 forms
• Process payroll, including W-2 preparation and compliance filings
• Union Reports
• Track project job costs, budgets, and profitability
• Works to resolve customer and employee questions or issues tactfully and accurately
• Working with our team to organize and direct field employees as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Industry Expertise: Proven experience in accounting
• Process Knowledge: Strong understanding of purchasing, financing, and construction workflows
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop
• Communication: Professional written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, vendors, and internal teams
• Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Cultural Fit: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic, and family-oriented work environment
• Organizes, Plans, and Prioritizes Work: develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work. Communicates expectations and status updates. Able to handle the shift from one task to another with unplanned interruptions.
• Attention to Detail: The ability to manipulate small pieces of data with accuracy and focus. Work with details while achieving thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved. Provides correct, consistent numbers on all paperwork.
• Team Work: Able to share due credit with coworkers; display enthusiasm and promote a friendly group working environment; work closely with other departments as necessary; support group decisions and solicit opinions from coworkers; display team spirit.
• Professionalism: Conducting oneself with ethical decisions; creates a positive brand of self and company through written and spoken communication; limits profanity.

Job Requirements/Specifications:

• Bachelors Degree
• 4 years of experience in an administrative capacity preferred
• 2 years of customer service experience preferred
• 4 years of billing/accounting experience preferred
• Experience in heating and air conditioning office nice to have, not required
• Ability to read, write, interpret, and verbally give instructions
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Familiarity with using accounting systems
• Dependable, reliable, and pleasant friendly disposition
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Able to multitask while staying organized
• Ability to lift 20 pounds

Satisfy a standard pre-employment background check

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Ability to Relocate:

• Hiawatha, IA 52233: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000