Controller

Job Title: Controller

Location: Mesa, AZ
Salary: $120,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: President / Ownership

About Us

ThermAir Systems is a trusted provider of commercial HVAC, mechanical, and air systems solutions across Arizona. We specialize in delivering reliable, high-quality service through technical expertise, disciplined execution, and long-term customer relationships.

As ThermAir continues to grow, financial integrity, operational visibility, and disciplined controls are critical to sustaining profitability and supporting smart decision-making. We are seeking a Controller who will take full ownership of the accounting function and help build the financial infrastructure required for scale.

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations of the company and serves as the primary steward of ThermAir’s financial integrity. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends technical accounting expertise with operational insight.

The Controller will manage the month-end close, ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and partner closely with ownership and operations to provide clear, actionable financial information. This role goes beyond transactional accounting — it is central to cost control, job profitability, cash flow management, and long-term financial planning.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger and lead timely, accurate month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules
• Produce monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis
• Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation
• Oversee job costing, margin analysis, and work-in-progress tracking to support operational decision-making
• Monitor revenue recognition and ensure proper treatment of service contracts and projects
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, including vendor oversight and collections
• Oversee payroll accounting, accruals, and proper labor allocation across jobs and departments
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Prepare audit-ready financials and coordinate with external accountants, tax preparers, and auditors
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning in collaboration with ownership
• Analyze cost drivers, identify margin improvement opportunities, and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain fixed asset schedules, leases, and long-term obligations
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting, and enhance financial systems
• Serve as the primary accounting and finance resource for internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or Controller-level responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and practical application in an operating business
• Experience with job costing, service-based revenue, or construction / mechanical contracting preferred
• Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Oracle, or similar) and strong Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, prioritize competing demands, and maintain accuracy
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and ownership mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, construction, or project-based service environments
• Exposure to inventory, equipment capitalization, and WIP accounting
• Prior involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modeling
• Experience improving internal controls and scaling accounting processes
• Ability to communicate financial results clearly to non-financial leaders
• Experience coordinating with banks, lenders, and external advisors

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $120,000
• Company-paid health insurance
• Vision & dental insurance offered
• 10 Paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks PTO per year
• Life insurance policy provided by the company
• Short-term disability insurance provided by the company
• 401k retirement plan with up to 4% company match
• Opportunity to build and lead the accounting function in a growing company
• Collaborative, professional, and performance-driven work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000